Question

1. choose all that apply.

due to low intramolecular forces, most covalent compounds exist as these two states at room temperature.
gases
liquids
solids
brittle solids

1. choose the best answer.

which of these compounds would have the strongest bond?
a compound with single bonds
a compound with triple bonds
a compound with double bonds

Explanation:

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Covalent compounds with low intramolecular forces (intermolecular forces, actually) have weak attractions between molecules. Gases and liquids have relatively weaker intermolecular forces compared to solids. Brittle solids are a type of solid with specific properties, not a state related to low intermolecular forces for most covalent compounds. So gases and liquids are the states for most covalent compounds at room temperature due to low intermolecular forces.

Bond strength is related to the number of bonds between atoms. Triple bonds have three shared electron pairs, double bonds have two, and single bonds have one. More shared electron pairs mean a stronger bond. So a compound with triple bonds has the strongest bond.

Answer:

A. gases, B. liquids

Question 11