English National Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Describe what intermolecular forces are and how they are different to covalent bonds
Describe the physical properties of simple covalent molecules
Explain the physical properties of simple covalent molecules
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Words and meanings to learn
molecule
a group of two or more atoms bonded together by covalent bonds; molecules can be elements (e.g., O₂) or compounds (e.g., H₂O)
intermolecular forces
the weak forces of attraction between molecules; they are much weaker than covalent bonds
proximity
refers to the closeness or distance between particles (atoms, molecules, or ions)
polymer
a large molecule made from many small repeating units called monomers joined together by covalent bonds
covalent bond
a strong chemical bond formed when two non-metal atoms share a pair of electrons
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