Covalent Bonds and Structures

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Definition of a covalent bond?

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2 non-metal atoms sharing a pair of electrons

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Why do simple covalent structures have low boiling points?

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Little energy is required to break the weak intermolecular forces between the molecules

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What is the force between simple covalent molecules?

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Weak intermolecular forces

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Water and methane are examples of what type of structures?

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Water and methane are examples of simple covalent structures..

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Can simple covalent structures conduct electricity?

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Simple covalent structures do not conduct electricity because they have no ions or delocalized electrons to carry the current.

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Why is HCl a gas at room temperature?

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HCl is a gas at room temperature because it has a low boiling point due to the weak intermolecular forces between the molecules. This means only a small amount of energy is needed to separate the molecules.