Covalent bonding (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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Which types of atoms form covalent bonds?
Which types of atoms form covalent bonds?
Two non-metal atoms
What do atoms do in covalent bonding?
What do atoms do in covalent bonding?
Share electrons
Why do atoms form covalent bonds?
Why do atoms form covalent bonds?
To achieve a full outer shell
In water, what does each hydrogen atom do with the oxygen atom?
In water, what does each hydrogen atom do with the oxygen atom?
Shares one electron
Where do shared electrons spend time in a covalent bond?
Where do shared electrons spend time in a covalent bond?
In the outer shells of both atoms
What do covalent bonds result in forming?
What do covalent bonds result in forming?
Molecules
How do covalent compounds' melting points compare to ionic compounds?
How do covalent compounds' melting points compare to ionic compounds?
Lower melting points
Are covalent compounds generally soluble in water?
Are covalent compounds generally soluble in water?
Often insoluble
Do covalent compounds conduct electricity?
Do covalent compounds conduct electricity?
No, they do not
Why don't covalent compounds conduct electricity?
Why don't covalent compounds conduct electricity?
No free-moving charged particles