Covalent Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of atoms are involved in covalent bonding?
A
Non-metal.
2
Q
How do non-metal combine?
A
By sharing electrons.
3
Q
Why do covalent bonds not conduct electricity?
A
Because they have no free electrons and no ions.
4
Q
What are covalent compounds?
A
Gases or liquids with low melting points or boiling points and they don’t conduct electricity.
