Covalent Bonding (Grade 10 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes
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Between which types of atoms does covalent bonding occur?
Between which types of atoms does covalent bonding occur?
Non-metal atoms
What is a covalent bond?
What is a covalent bond?
Pairs of electrons shared between atoms
How many electrons are shared in a single covalent bond?
How many electrons are shared in a single covalent bond?
Two electrons
How many electrons are shared in a double covalent bond?
How many electrons are shared in a double covalent bond?
Four electrons
How many electrons are shared in a triple covalent bond?
How many electrons are shared in a triple covalent bond?
Six electrons
What does valency refer to?
What does valency refer to?
Electrons in outer shell for bonding
How do covalent compound melting points compare to ionic compounds?
How do covalent compound melting points compare to ionic compounds?
Lower melting points
How well do covalent compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water?
How well do covalent compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water?
Poorly conduct electricity
How soluble are covalent compounds in water?
How soluble are covalent compounds in water?
Generally do not dissolve well
What type of bond forms in an oxygen molecule ()?
What type of bond forms in an oxygen molecule ()?
Double bond