Molecular Compound

A molecular compound (also known as a covalent compound) is a chemical compound made up of molecules that consist of two or more atoms of different elements.

The atoms in the molecules of a molecular compound are held together by covalent bonds (sharing of electrons).

The molecules in a molecular compound are held together by intermolecular forces.

Examples of molecular compounds: water – H₂O, carbon dioxide – CO₂, ammonia – NH₃, sulphur dioxide – SO₂, carbon tetrachloride – CCl₄

See the difference between ionic compounds & molecular compounds.