Properties of simple covalent compounds

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What are the melting and boiling points of simple covalent compounds like?

They have low melting points and low boiling points.

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What state are many simple covalent compounds in at room temperature?

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Give examples of simple covalent compounds.

Oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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What are intermolecular forces?

- Weak forces of attraction between molecules.

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Are covalent bonds strong or weak?

Strong

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Are intermolecular forces strong or weak?

Weak

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Why do simple covalent compounds have low melting and boiling points?

Only a small amount of energy is needed to overcome the weak intermolecular forces between molecules.

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When a simple covalent substance melts or boils, what is overcome?

The weak intermolecular forces, not the strong covalent bonds.