2.3 weak chemical bonds

Question 1

the strongest bonds

Answer 1

covalent bonds

Question 2

what is the benefit of weak bonds

Answer 2

they separate easily

Question 3

how does a hydrogen bond form

Answer 3

hydrogen atom that is covalently bonded to 1 electronegative atom is attracted to another electronegative atom

(like water and nitrogen/ammonia)

Question 4

what are Vanderwaals interactions

Answer 4

electrons can sometimes accumulate in one area at any time by chance and create a charge.

so when atoms and molecules are very close together, it is possible for them to stick together

Question 5

how does a gecko walk up a wall

Answer 5

its feet have hairs that increase surface area

and the vanderwaals interactions is enough to keep the gecko up