topic 2a - bonding and structure (5. simple molecular substances)

Question 1

what are simple molecules

Answer 1

are made up of only a few atoms joined by covalent bonds.

Question 2

what are the examples of simple molecules

Answer 2

hydrogen, chlorine, hydrogen chloride, methane, ammonia, water, nitrogen and oxygen

Question 3

properties of simple moecules

Answer 3

don’t conduct electricity, no ions or free electrons to carry electrical charge
low melting and boiling point