Covalent bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What happens with covalent bonding?
A
2 non - metals share electrons
2
Q
What are the properties of covalent bonding?
A
- simple molecular substances
3
Q
What is a molecule?
A
A group of atoms joined together
4
Q
What are they held by?
A
Very strong covalent bonds but the intermolecular forces are very weak
5
Q
What are the intermolecular forces?
A
Forces between the molecules
6
Q
Does covalent bonding have high or low boiling and melting points?
A
Low
7
Q
Why do they have a low melting and boiling point?
A
Because the intermolecular forces are weak
8
Q
What do the substances turn to at room temperature?
A
Gas or Liquid
9
Q
What happens the molecules get bigger
A
The intermolecular forces also increase causing the melting and boiling points to also increase
10
Q
Do they conduct electricity?
A
No
11
Q
Are the all soluble?
A
No, some are some arent
