Properties of Covalent Molecules

Learning Objectives

  • explanation of properties of molecular substances (including low melting point and boiling point, softness, and non-conduction of electricity) with reference to their structure, intramolecular bonding and intermolecular forces.

Properties of Covalent Structures

Teacher's Tip:

You should be confident with writing explanations on why covalent substances have low melting and boiling points, are soft and do not conduct electricity.