Covalent bonding Flashcards
1
Q
When does covalent bonding happen
A
When non metals and non metals bond together
2
Q
What is a covalent bond
A
A pair of shared electrons
3
Q
Expain why diamond has a high melting point (2)
A
It is to break bonds, is strong
4
Q
What are the properties of graphite? (3)
A
Conduct electricity, high melting point, is slippery
5
Q
What are the properties of diamond (3)
A
Do not conduct electricity, high melting point, hard
6
Q
What do covalent bonding not do
A
conduct electricity
