Chapter 4 - Covalent Molecular Subtances Flashcards
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Are Covalent Molecular Substances good conductors of electricity?
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What is Covalent Bonding ❓
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Atoms held/bonded together by EA between the shared electrons and their positive nuclei.
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Why are Covalent Molecular Solids soft in general?
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Covalent Molecular Substances have weak bonds between the molecules. (intermolecular)
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Why do Covalent Molecular Substances have low melting and boiling points?
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Due to their week secondary bonds, their molecules fall apart easily.
