1.2 Combining Atoms - Covalent Bonding

Question 1

How do covalent bonds form?

Answer 1

As atoms get closer together, the electrons become attracted to the nucleus of the other atom. So both atoms share electrons to a have full outer shell

Question 2

What is a small covalent structure?

Answer 2

Also called simple molecular structures, only a few atoms joined together

Question 3

What is a giant covalent structure?

Answer 3

Millions of atoms covalently bonded, forms a giant lattice structure

Question 4

What is a single bond?

Answer 4

One pair of electrons being shared

Question 5

What is a double bond?

Answer 5

Two pairs of electrons being shared

Question 6

What is a triple bond?

Answer 6

Three pairs of electrons being shared.

Question 7

What are the properties of covalent molecules?

Answer 7

• Low melting and boiling points
• Gases and liquids as room temperature
• do not conduct electricity
• Low solubility in water

Question 8

one prefix

Answer 8

mono

Question 9

two prefix

Answer 9

di

Question 10

three prefix

Answer 10

tri

Question 11

four prefix

Answer 11

tetra

Question 12

five prefix

Answer 12

penta

Question 13

six prefix

Answer 13

hexa

Question 14

seven prefix

Answer 14

hepta

Question 15

eight prefix

Answer 15

octa

Question 16

nine prefix

Answer 16

nona

Question 17

ten prefix

Answer 17

deca

Question 18

What is the chemical formula for ammonia?

Answer 18

NH three

Question 19

What is the chemical formula for methane?

Answer 19

CH four