Covalent BondingElectrons shared between two non-metals, and why the…10th GradeIn a covalent bond, two non-metal atomsshare a pair of electrons so that botheffectively have a full outer shell.BETWEENnon-metal + non-metalELECTRONSsharedEach shared pair counts for both atoms.Single, double and triple bonds share one, two or three pairs.Simple molecular substances have low melting points.The bonds inside molecules are strong; the forces between them are weak.Most do not conduct electricity — there are no free charges.LOOK FOR ITTwo hydrogen atoms each share one electron, giving both a full firstshell.Melting a covalent substance breaks the weak forces betweenmolecules, not the bonds inside them.Covalent Bondingwww.littleactivity.com

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Science · 10th Grade

Covalent Bonding

Electrons shared between two non-metals, and why the properties are so different.

How to use it

Non-metal plus non-metal. Count the electrons each atom needs to fill its shell.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
10th Grade
Ages
15–16
Subject
Science
Pages
1

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