Definition of covalence Covalence

co•va•lence

We found 4 definitions of covalence from 3 different sources.

What does covalence mean?

Noun Plural: covalences
covalence - valence characterized by the sharing of electrons in a chemical compound; the number of pairs of electrons an atom can share
		covalency
		valence, valency (chemistry) a property of atoms or radicals; their combining power given in terms of the number of hydrogen atoms (or the equivalent)

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covalence (Noun)
A form of valence in which electrons are shared between participating atoms.
covalence (Noun)
The number of electrons that a particular atom can share.