Properties of small molecules

Question 1

What are simple molecular substances made up of ?

Answer 1

molecules that contain few atoms joined together by covalent bonds

Question 2

What bond do simple molecular substances have ?

Answer 2

Strong covalent bond, but forces of attraction are very weak

Question 3

What do you need to do to melt or boil a simple molecular compound ?

Answer 3

You need to break the weak intermolecular forces and not the covalent bonds

Question 4

What are the properties of a simple molecular compound ?

Answer 4

Low boiling point, most are gases and liquids , As the molecules get bigger they become stronger , more energy is needed to break the stronger forces , they can’t conduct electricity