Covalences

/ˈkoʊveɪlənsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of covalence; multiple instances or types of covalent bonding abilities or configurations in different atoms or compounds.

Etymology

English plural form of 'covalence,' adding the standard '-es' plural suffix to the chemistry term.

Kelly Says

Different atoms have different covalences—carbon can form four covalent bonds while oxygen forms two, which is why the rules of chemistry create the infinite variety of molecules in our world.

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