Covalent Bonding

Chemistry: Edexcel IGCSE, topic 6.2.1

Covalent Bonding

Covalent bonds are formed when 2 non-metal atoms share pairs of electrons. Covalent bonds are strong because the shared electrons are attracted to the nucleus of both atoms. Covalently bonded substances can be:

Small molecules

E.g. water.

Large molecules

E.g. polymers such as polyester and silk.

Giant covalent structures

E.g. diamond.

Test yourself on Covalent Bonding

Which of these compounds would be covalently bonded?
Why is water covalently bonded rather than ionically bonded?

Practise this topic for free