2.1.4 , 2.2.4 And 2.2.6 Covalent Bonding ,Simple Covalent, Giant Covalent Properties Flashcards
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Ammonia formula
NH3
Methane formular
CH4
Simple Covalent properties (4p)
Low melting point
Gas or liquid at room temperature
Mostly insoluble in water
Can’t conduct electricity
Intramolecular bonds
Strong bonds within atoms of a molecule
Intermolecular bonds
Weak bonds between molecules in a compound
Why do simple covalent structures have a low boiling and melting point
Weak intermolecular forces are easy to break
Why do simple covalent structures not conduct electricity?
The molecules do not have a charge
Giant covalent properties (3p)
- Very high melting and boiling point
- Have no charge and don’t conduct electricity (except graphite)
- Insoluble in water
What giant covalent structure conducts electricity
Graphite
Examples of giant covalent structures
Diamond
Graphite
Graphene