C6 covalent bonding Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
what is covalent bonding?
A
involves the sharing of electrons between non-metal atoms to complete their outer shells
2
Q
why don’t molecular compounds conduct electricity?
A
they don’t contain any free electrons or ions
3
Q
explain why oxygen is a gas at room temperature.
A
because it has a low boiling point, meaning it requires minimal energy to turn from a liquid to a gas. This is due to the relatively weak intermolecular forces between oxygen molecules
