Is a molecular compound the same as a covalent compound?

Answer 1

A molecule is two or more atoms bonded together.

A compound is two or more different atoms bonded together therefore almost all compounds are molecular. A covalent compound is, therefore, usually a molecule with a specific type of bond in which the two (or more) atoms share electrons from their outer shells.

Some covalent compounds don't form molecules, however, such as Silicon Dioxide which forms a covalent network.

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Answer 2

Yes, molecular compounds and covalent compounds are essentially the same thing. Molecular compounds are made up of molecules formed through covalent bonding between nonmetals.