Properties of Small Molecules (OCR GCSE Chemistry A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Another name for small molecules
Another name for small molecules
Simple covalent molecules
Type of atoms in small molecules
Type of atoms in small molecules
Non-metal atoms
How atoms bond in small molecules
How atoms bond in small molecules
By sharing electrons (covalent bonds)
Melting & boiling points of small molecules
Melting & boiling points of small molecules
Low
Why small molecules have low melting/boiling pts
Why small molecules have low melting/boiling pts
Weak forces between molecules
States of small molecules at room temp
States of small molecules at room temp
Gases or liquids
Examples of simple covalent molecules
Examples of simple covalent molecules
Water and oxygen
Do small molecules conduct electricity?
Do small molecules conduct electricity?
No
Why small molecules don't conduct electricity
Why small molecules don't conduct electricity
No charged particles (ions)
Energy needed to separate small molecules
Energy needed to separate small molecules
Little/low energy