3.3.1.5 - Soft Solids or Gaseous/Liquid States at Room Temperature
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What is a covalent compound?
💡 Hint: Think about how atoms join together without losing their electrons.
Why do covalent compounds have low melting points?
💡 Hint: Consider the forces that hold the molecules together.
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What is a characteristic property of covalent compounds?
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of their molecular structure.
True or False: Covalent compounds generally have high melting and boiling points.
💡 Hint: Recall the differences between ionic and covalent compounds.
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Discuss the implications of low boiling points and high volatility for the use of covalent compounds in industrial solvents.
💡 Hint: Consider how these properties affect handling and application in various scenarios.
Analyze how molecular size could influence the physical properties of covalent compounds, particularly related to volatility and melting point.
💡 Hint: Think about how the structure might change with size.
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