level: Properties of small covalent molecules
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Properties of small covalent molecules
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why do small covalent molecules have low melting and boiling point | Even though they have strong covalent bonds the intermolecular forces between each molecule is weak and doesn't require a lot of energy to break |
| What happens as we increase the size of a covalent molecule | The intermolecular force increases - which leads to the boiling point increasing as they require more energy to break |
| Why do small covalent molecules not conduct electricity | The molecule has no overall electrical charge |