Covalent Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is a covalent bond formed between?
A
Non metal atoms
2
Q
What is a covalent bond?
A
A chemical bond formed when two non metal atoms combine together by sharing electrons
3
Q
Do covalent compounds conduct electricity? Explain why
A
No because they have no free electrons or ions
4
Q
A group of atoms bonded covalently is referred to as what?
A
A molecule
5
Q
Do covalent compounds have high or low melting and boiling points? Why
A
Low because there are only very weak interolecular forces holding the molecules in the compound together
6
Q
Are the covalent bonds binding the atoms together strong?
A
Yes it takes a lot of energy to overcome the electrostatic forces
