Covalant bonding

Question 1

When is a covalant bond formed?

Answer 1

• When 2 or more non-metals share two or more electrons for all to gain a full outer shell

Question 2

Why do simple molecular substances have low MPs and BPs?

Answer 2

• Atoms in a molecule are joined together with strong covalant bonds however, molecules are joined to other molecules with weak intermolecular forces which require little energy to overcome