Are there differences between covalent bonding and covalent compound?

Answer 1

Covalent compounds and molecular compounds are the same thing if I recalled correctly, just different terms of calling it. And covalent bonds are the bonds formed by the sharing of electrons between two atoms, and they are the strong forces of attraction WITHIN the molecule.

Please do not get it mixed up with the weak van der Waals' forces that is found BETWEEN molecules and is caused by a temporary shift of electrons to one side of the molecule, resulting in a slightly positive/negative end.

Answer 2

Covalent bonding is the type of bonding between two atoms formed by mutual sharing of electrons and the molecules formed are known as covalent compounds.

covalent bonding is the force of attraction whereas covalent compounds are the resultant compounds.

Answer 3

Yes, there is a difference. Covalent bonding refers to the sharing of electrons between atoms to form a stable bond. A covalent compound, on the other hand, is a substance composed of molecules held together by covalent bonds. In other words, covalent bonding is the mechanism by which covalent compounds are formed.