Covalent Bonding
Overview
Not all atoms transfer electrons to form bonds. When two non-metal atoms meet, they often share electrons instead, creating a covalent bond. This type of bonding produces the molecules that make up water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and almost every substance in living things.
In this lesson you will learn what a covalent bond is, how to draw dot-and-cross diagrams, and why simple molecular substances have low melting points while giant covalent structures like diamond and silicon dioxide are extremely hard and have very high melting points.
Objectives
- Know that a covalent bond is formed between atoms by the sharing of a pair of electrons
- Explain why substances with a simple molecular structure are gases or liquids, or solids with low melting and boiling points
- Explain why substances with giant covalent structures are solids with high melting and boiling points
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Covalent Bonding. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- A covalent bond involves: A) Transfer of electrons B) Sharing of a pair of electrons C) Attraction between ions D) Delocalised electrons Answer: B
- Simple molecular substances have low boiling points because: A) The covalent bonds are weak B) The intermolecular forces are weak C) They contain ions D) They have giant structures Answer: B
- Which substance has a giant covalent structure? A) Water B) Carbon dioxide C) Diamond D) Sodium chloride Answer: C
- Graphite conducts electricity because it has: A) Ions B) Delocalised electrons C) Weak covalent bonds D) A simple molecular structure Answer: B
- How many covalent bonds does each carbon atom form in diamond? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 Answer: D
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