Covalent Bonding

Question 1

What does covalent bonding occur between?

Answer 1

Non-metals

Question 2

What does covalent bonding involve the sharing of?

Answer 2

Electrons

Question 3

Describe the properties of simple molecules and give an example.

Answer 3

• Low melting and boiling point
• Small molecules
• E.g. water, methane and hydrogen

Question 4

Describe the properties of giant molecules and give an example.

Answer 4

• High melting and boiling point
• Hard
• Insoluble in water
• E.g. Diamond

Question 5

Are covalent bonds difficult or easy to break?

Answer 5

Very strong and extremely difficult to break, they require a lot of energy.