2.3 Simple Molecules & Covalent Bonds

Question 1

Define covalent bonding

Answer 1

Chemical bond that involves the sharing of electrons to form electron pairs between atoms

Question 2

If the compound is non-metals only is it a covalent compound or ionic compound?

Answer 2

Covalent

Question 3

Do simple molecular compounds have high or low melting/boiling points?

Answer 3

Low

Question 4

What state are simple molecular compounds at room temperature?

Answer 4

Liquids or Gases

Question 5

In a simple molecular compound, when the molecules increase in size, what happens to the m.p and the b.p?

Answer 5

Generally Increases

Question 6

Define the forces in a simple molecular compound

Answer 6

Weak intermolecular forces between molecule, and very weak when compared to covalent

Question 7

Are molecular compounds good/poor conductors?

Answer 7

Poor

Question 8

Why are simple molecular compounds bad conductors of electricity?

Answer 8

No free ions to carry the charge