Covalent Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is a covalent bond?
A
A strong bond between two non metal atoms.
2
Q
Do they steal or share electrons?
A
Share
3
Q
Covalent bonds are ….. A lot of energy is needed to break them
A
Strong
4
Q
Substances with covalent bonds often form molecules with …. Melting and boiling points
A
Low
5
Q
Each bond is represented by?
A
The number of lines. Eg O=O
6
Q
How do you show covalent bonds?
A
Using a dot and cross diagram
7
Q
How can you work out how many covalent bonds can be formed?
A
Do 8- the group number
8
Q
Why do they have low melting and boiling points?
A
Because they have weak intermolecular forces.
