Covalent bonds

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What do covalent bonds do with their electrons?
Share the electrons
Is it between metals
No
Is it between non-metals
Yes
In the phrase “simple covalently bonded molecule”, what does simple stand for?
2-5 atoms
In the phrase “simple covalently bonded molecule”, what does molecule stand for?
2 or more atoms
In the phrase “simple covalently bonded molecule”, what does covalently stand for?
Non-metals only
Do they have strong intermolecular forces?
No
Do they have low melting and boiling points?
Yes
What cant they conduct?
Electricity
Why can’t they conduct electricity?
There are no delocalised electrons
What state are they usually at room temperature?
Liquids and gases