8. Another example of covalent bonding Three ways to show the covalent bond in Cl 2 . The right-hand one is a ‘dot and cross’ diagram (showing the outer electrons only).
9. Another example of covalent bonding Count the electrons in the outer shell of each chlorine atom. Do they both have 8 electrons? Are they both ‘satisfied’?
14. Properties of covalent compounds Iodine Sulphur Glucose Sand Candle wax Graphite Does it conduct electricity? Does it dissolve in water? Does it melt? Appearance Substance