Topic 10 - covalent bonding Flashcards
1
Q
what is a covalent bond
A
strong bond formed when pair of electrons are shared between two atoms
2
Q
what are simple molecular substances made up of
A
molecules containing few atoms joined by covalent bonds
3
Q
what are properties of simple molecular substances
A
strong covalent bonds
weak inter-molecular forces
low melting/boiling point
dont conduct and some are soluble some are’nt
