Study 19th of September 2019

Question 1

What is a molecule

Answer 1

a group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction.

Question 2

What is a covalent compound

Answer 2

A covalent compound is a molecule formed by covalent bonds, in which the atoms share one or more pairs of valence electrons.

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Question 3

Forces (bonds) between atoms in the molecule ( covalent compound ) are what

Answer 3

very strong

Question 4

Forces between covalent compounds are what

Answer 4

very weak

Question 5

Molecular or covalent compounds are usually what

Answer 5

Molecular or covalent compounds are usually gases or liquids – they have low melting points and low boiling points

Question 6

Molecules have no what

Answer 6

Molecules have no overall electric charge

Question 7

Give an example of a covalent compound

Answer 7

Chlorine atom 2,8,7

Question 8

What is a covalent bond

Answer 8

A covalent bond, also called a molecular bond, is a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms. These electron pairs are known as shared pairs or bonding pairs.

Question 9

What is a chemical bond

Answer 9

A chemical bond is a lasting attraction between atoms, ions or molecules that enables the formation of chemical compounds

Question 10

What is covalent bonding

Answer 10

The stable balance of attractive and repulsive forces between atoms, when they share electrons, is known as covalent bonding

Question 11

What is an anion

Answer 11

A negatively charged ion, the opposite of cation

Question 12

What is a cation

Answer 12

A positively charged ion, the opposite of anion

Question 13

What is an ion

Answer 13

An atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to loss or gain of one or more electrons