Question

1. choose all that apply. due to low intramolecular forces, most covalent compounds exist as which two states of matter at room temperature? options: solids, liquids, gases, brittle solids, gases

Explanation:

Covalent compounds have weak intermolecular forces (note: the question has a typo, it should be intermolecular, not intramolecular). At room temperature, weak intermolecular attractions mean many covalent compounds have low boiling/melting points, so they often exist as gases or liquids. Brittle solids are typically network covalent solids, which have strong covalent bonds (intramolecular) throughout, so they are not the majority. General solids are not the main state for most covalent compounds at room temp.

Answer:

B. liquids
D. gases