Covalent bonding Flashcards by Oscar Newton | Brainscape

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What is a covalent bond?

A

Between non-metals, shared pair of electrons

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What type of structure to covalent bonds/substances form?

A

Giant covalent (diamond, graphite)

- Simple molecular

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Why do simple molecular substances have a low melting point?

A

Weak intermolecular forces between molecules

- Little energy required to overcome the bonds

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