Covalent bonding (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Types of atoms that form covalent bonds
Types of atoms that form covalent bonds
Non-metal atoms
How atoms bond in covalent bonding
How atoms bond in covalent bonding
Share electrons
Why atoms share electrons in covalent bonds
Why atoms share electrons in covalent bonds
To achieve a full outer shell
Example of a covalent molecule
Example of a covalent molecule
Water ()
Where do shared electrons spend time in covalent bonds?
Where do shared electrons spend time in covalent bonds?
In outer shells of both atoms
Strength of covalent bonds
Strength of covalent bonds
Strong
What covalent bonds form
What covalent bonds form
Molecules
Melting point of covalent vs ionic compounds
Melting point of covalent vs ionic compounds
Lower than ionic compounds
Boiling point of covalent vs ionic compounds
Boiling point of covalent vs ionic compounds
Lower than ionic compounds
Solubility of covalent compounds in water
Solubility of covalent compounds in water
Often insoluble
Electrical conductivity of covalent compounds
Electrical conductivity of covalent compounds
Do not conduct electricity
Why covalent compounds don't conduct electricity
Why covalent compounds don't conduct electricity
No free-moving charged particles