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Properties of simple molecular substances |
Very strong covalent bonds but weak attraction between molecules No melting or boiling points as only need to break weak intermolecular forces Liquids or gases at room temperature Melting and boiling points increase as molecules get bigger Don’t conduct electricity |
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What are polymers? |
Made of covalently bonded carbon chains Example is polyethylene Formed when lots of monomers joined together |
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What is covalent bonding? |
Pair of electrons shared between atoms |
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What are simple molecular substances? |
Made up of molecules containing a few atoms joined by covalent bonds |
