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Why do simple covalent bonds have low melting and boiling point?
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∙ 11y ago
It's due to the facts that simple covalent bonds like single bonds are weaker and longer than others bonds with tighter interactions like pi bonds (double bonds) or ionic bonds. Once the heat is turned up it excites the electrons to move from their bonded positions and the bond breaks
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∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoThis is because the intermolecular force is weak in most covalent structures with small molecular structures, however, the melting point of large covalent structures like Diamond and graphite or even Sand (Silicon dioxide) have high melting points
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Why the melting and boiling point of covalent compound are low?
Compared to ionic compounds, covalent compounds have relatively low melting and boiling points because covalent bonds are not as strong as ionic bonds, and it is the bonds which hold materials together in the solid, or more solid phases.
Do non polar covalent compounds have high or low melting points?
No they have high melting and boiling points. Don't get confused with simple molecular structures such as water and carbon dioxide which have simple covalent structures. When you heat them you are overcoming the forces BETWEEN THE MOLECULES (intermolecular/van der waals forces of attraction), NOT the actual covalent bonds themselves, like the bond betwen the C and either O in carbon dioxide.
Is covalent bond the strongest bond?
yes and no. Simple discrete molecules have simple covalent bond and its melting point is very low because little energy is needed to overcome its simple covalent bonds. But it can be very strong when there are plenty of bonds like in diamond- which has a giant covalent lattice. (there are alot of these covalent bonds holding it together) so alot of energy is needed to break the bonds.
Why do giant covalent substances have a high melting point and boiling point?
This is because they have extremely strong covalent bonds that operate in 3D and firmly hold together all the atoms in the lattice structure. Why the bonds are so strong? Probably (and don't quote me here) because the bonds are extremely stable as a result of hybridisation. Consequently, a lot of energy is required to break or even weaken these bonds, hence the exceptionally high melting and boiling points,
Does covalent bonds have high melting points?
yes covalent does
Why the melting and boiling point of covalent compound are low?
Compared to ionic compounds, covalent compounds have relatively low melting and boiling points because covalent bonds are not as strong as ionic bonds, and it is the bonds which hold materials together in the solid, or more solid phases.
Do non polar covalent compounds have high or low melting points?
No they have high melting and boiling points. Don't get confused with simple molecular structures such as water and carbon dioxide which have simple covalent structures. When you heat them you are overcoming the forces BETWEEN THE MOLECULES (intermolecular/van der waals forces of attraction), NOT the actual covalent bonds themselves, like the bond betwen the C and either O in carbon dioxide.
What type of bond does H20 have?
The hydrogen and oxygen in water mainly have covalent bonds. However there are some ionic bonds; otherwise, water would not have a pH. It also has some hydrogen bonding, which raises the temperature of its melting and boiling.
Is covalent bond the strongest bond?
yes and no. Simple discrete molecules have simple covalent bond and its melting point is very low because little energy is needed to overcome its simple covalent bonds. But it can be very strong when there are plenty of bonds like in diamond- which has a giant covalent lattice. (there are alot of these covalent bonds holding it together) so alot of energy is needed to break the bonds.
Why do giant covalent substances have a high melting point and boiling point?
This is because they have extremely strong covalent bonds that operate in 3D and firmly hold together all the atoms in the lattice structure. Why the bonds are so strong? Probably (and don't quote me here) because the bonds are extremely stable as a result of hybridisation. Consequently, a lot of energy is required to break or even weaken these bonds, hence the exceptionally high melting and boiling points,
Which type of compound would have the lowest melting point?
Compounds bonded by covalent bonds do not necessarily have low melting points. Some have whereas some don't have.Some polymers and hydrocarbons have very high melting points. But it can be said that they don't have melting points as high as ionic compounds. It is so because ionic bonds are stronger than the covalent bonds.
What is element with giant structures?
simple molecules are bonds between non-metals and elements, or in some cases, non-metals and non-metals. Things like Water, CO2, I2 are simple moleculars. The single molecules of simple moleculars are held together through covalent bonds, the intermolecular forces that hold together many bonds are weaker, thus simple moleculars have low melting/boiling points. Giant Metallics are bonds between metals, such as Zinc Magnesium, and have strong bonds among and between atoms, with high melting/boiling points and ability to conduct electricity.
Does covalent bonds have high melting points?
yes covalent does
What are the bonds between molecules for melting chocolate?
Covalent bonds
How are ionic and covalent compounds different in terms of melting and boiling point?
Ionic (e.g. sodium chloride etc.): highmelting/boiling points. Ionic bonds (electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions) must be broken to break the ionic lattice and form a liquid/gas. Ionic bonds are strong so lots of energy is required.Giant covalent (e.g. diamond, graphite, silicon dioxide): high melting/boiling points. Covalent bonds (shared pairs of electrons) must be broken for the substance to become a liquid/gas. Covalent bonds are strong so lots of energy is required.Simple covalent (e.g. water, hydrogen, ammonia, bromine): low melting/boiling points. Although covalent bonds are strong, they do not need to be broken in order to separate molecules and the substance become a liquid/gas. Only weak forces between the molecules must be overcome, which does not require much energy.
When an organic solid is melted are covalent bonds broken?
no. melting is a physical change and does not involve breaking of covalent bonds
Is Ionic bond have higher melting and boiling point than covalent bond?
Ionic compounds generally have a higher melting point. This is because the bonds between the negative and positive ions are strong, and this keeps the solid together as the temperature rises. Covalent compounds have comparatively weak bonds between the molecules, so as the temperature rises, these bonds are broken easily and the substance turns into a liquid.
