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Do simple covalent molecules have high or low melting points?

Low

Why do simple covalent molecules have low melting and boiling points?

Because of weak intermolecular forces

What is the electronic structure of a hydrogen atom?

1

Do simple covalent molecules conduct electricity?

No

How many covalent bonds does a hydrogen atom form?

1

How many valence electrons does a nitrogen atom have?

5

How many valence electrons does an oxygen atom have?

6

How many covalent bonds does an oxygen atom usually form?

2

What is the electronic structure of a carbon atom?

2.4

What type of bond shares three pairs of electrons?

Triple covalent bond

What type of covalent bond is found in a hydrogen molecule (H₂)?

Single covalent bond

What type of bond shares two pairs of electrons?

Double covalent bond

What type of structure does graphite have?

Giant covalent structure

Why don't simple covalent molecules conduct electricity?

They have no free electrons or ions

What is the electronic structure of an oxygen atom?

2.6

What type of covalent bond is found in a nitrogen molecule (N₂)?

Triple covalent bond

What is the name of electrons that are not shared in bonding?

Lone pair

How many covalent bonds does a carbon atom usually form?

4

What type of bond shares one pair of electrons?

Single covalent bond

What is the electronic structure of a nitrogen atom?

2.5

What type of covalent bond is found in an oxygen molecule (O₂)?

Double covalent bond

How many covalent bonds does a nitrogen atom usually form?

3

Why can graphite conduct electricity?

It has delocalised electrons

What type of structure does silicon dioxide have?

Giant covalent structure

Why does silicon dioxide have a high melting point?

It has many strong covalent bonds throughout