Small, Simple Molecules and Covalent Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What can ions act as when they are free to move?
A
Ions can act as charge carriers when they are free to move. This means anything with free ions conducts electricity
2
Q
When does a Covalent bond occur?
A
A covalent bond occurs when non-metals bond with other non-metals atoms
They are very strong
They create molecules
3
Q
What is a defining characteristic of covalent bonds?
A
Covalent bonds are very strong
4
Q
How do covalent bonds work?
A
All of the elementswant a full outer shell, to do this they share atoms. They can share as many atoms as they want as long as all of them end up with full shells
5
Q
What is a molecule?
A
A molecule is the end result of a covalent bond.
It’s two or more non-metals together, sharing electrons
