Simple Molecules

Which of the pictures represents simple covalent molecules?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is a molecule?

• Type of atom

• Type of element

• Different elements bonded together

• A small group of bonded atoms

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

What force holds the atoms together in a molecule?

• A covalent bond

• An ionic bond

• magnetic forces

• Intermolecular forces

What force holds molecules together?

• A covalent bond

• An ionic bond

• magnetic forces

• Intermolecular forces

Which ARE properties of simple covalent molecules?

• Hard

• Low melting point

• Soluble

• Insulators (do not conduct)

Which material has a simple covalent structure?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS1-4

Which material has a simple covalent structure?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS2-6

What gives simple covalent structures their low boiling points?

• The covalent bonds are easily broken

• The molecules are easily split into atoms

• The weak intermolecular forces are easily broken

• There are no forces between the molecules

Simple covalent molecules generally have _____ melting points

Simple covalent molecules are linked together with weak _________________ forces