Chemistry Tuition Singapore – Chemical Bonding Misconception

Misconception 1

Atoms gain or lose electrons to become noble gases.

Correct Concept

Atoms gain or lose electrons to obtain noble gas structures.

Misconception 2

Simple covalent molecules have low melting and boiling points because covalent bonds are weak.

Correct Concept

The covalent bonds within the molecule are strong. Simple covalent molecules have low melting and boiling points because the attractive forces between the covalent molecules are weak

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