Covelent Bonding Flashcards
What substances does covalent bonding happen
Non metals
What happens in covalent bonding
Atoms share electrons
What’s the atomic number
Protons = electrons
What’s the mass number
Protons + neutrons
No free electrons ==
No charge
What is the attraction between atoms called
Intermolecular attraction
What strength of attraction is there between covalently bonded atoms
Weak
What are the properties of covalently bonded atoms
Weak forces of attraction
Low melting and boiling point
Definition of covalent bonding
When an atom shares one or more pairs of electrons with other atoms to have a full outer shell
Two examples of giant covalent structures
Graphite and diamond
What are the properties of giant covalent structures
Strong bonds
High melting points
Do NOT conduct electricity
Insoluble