6.a)What do covalently bonded atoms form?    __________________________   b) Describe the attractive forces between the atoms in a molecule and between molecules.

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6.a)What do covalently bonded atoms form?    __________________________

 

  1. b) Describe the attractive forces between the atoms in a molecule and between molecules. 



  1. Why do molecular compounds have low melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds? 




  1. Covalent compounds are soft and squishy compared to ionic compounds.  Describe the analogy used to help us understand this comparison. 

 

  1. Do covalent compounds conduct electricity when they are mixed with water?  Explain. 
Properties of Covalent Compounds:
6.a)What do covalently bonded atoms form?
b) Describe the attractive forces between the atoms in a molecule and between molecules.
7. Why do molecular compounds have low melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds?
8. Covalent compounds are soft and squishy compared to ionic compounds. Describe the analogy use
help us understand this comparison.
9. Do covalent compounds conduct electricity when they are mixed with water? Explain.
10. Complete the following comparison chart for ionic and molecular compounds:
Transcribed Image Text:Properties of Covalent Compounds: 6.a)What do covalently bonded atoms form? b) Describe the attractive forces between the atoms in a molecule and between molecules. 7. Why do molecular compounds have low melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds? 8. Covalent compounds are soft and squishy compared to ionic compounds. Describe the analogy use help us understand this comparison. 9. Do covalent compounds conduct electricity when they are mixed with water? Explain. 10. Complete the following comparison chart for ionic and molecular compounds:
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