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Simple Molecular Structures — Forces Within and Between

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📐 Simple Molecular Structures — Forces Within and Between

Simple molecular structures showing strong covalent bonds within molecules and weak intermolecular forces between molecules

In simple molecular substances, covalent bonds within molecules are strong, but intermolecular forces between molecules are weak. This is why they have low melting and boiling points.

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Practice Questions for Simple Molecules

Which type of force holds simple molecules together as a substance?

  • A. Weak intermolecular forces between molecules
  • B. Strong ionic bonds between oppositely charged ions
  • C. Metallic bonds from a sea of delocalised electrons
  • D. Covalent bonds between separate molecules
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Explain why chlorine (Cl2) has a low boiling point.

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Quick Recall Flashcards

What are intermolecular forces?
Weak forces of attraction between different molecules
What does molecular formula show?
Number and type of atoms in one molecule (e.g., H₂O, CO₂, CH₄)

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