properties of covalent bonds Flashcards
1
Q
what can covalent compounds be divided into
A
simple molecular
giant covalent
2
Q
define simple molecular
A
crystal made up of a molecular lattice in which weak forces of attraction called intermolecular forces or Van der Waals Forces
3
Q
name four simple molecular compounds
A
carbon dioxide water iodine fluorine gas
4
Q
even though there are weak intermolecular forces between each molecule what are the atoms within the molecule are held together with
A
strong covalent bonds
5
Q
how is iodine molecule formed
A
when 2 iodine atoms share pair of electrons via covalent bonding
iodine molecules weakly attracted to each other to form a molecular crystal lattice
6
Q
what does iodine exist as
A
iodine exists as a diatomic molecule
