Which property is most closely associated with covalent molecules?
A)It is a gas at room temperature.
B)It conducts electricity when dissolved in water.
C)It has a very high melting point.
D)It is composed of a metal and a nonmetal.
E)none of these.

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Covalent molecules are typically nonmetals and have low melting and boiling points, making them likely to exist as gases at room temperature.

Answer: B
 Covalent molecules are not likely to conduct electricity when dissolved in water, as they do not dissociate into ions.

Answer: C
 Covalent molecules usually have low melting points due to the weak intermolecular forces between the molecules.

Answer: D
 Covalent molecules are typically composed of two or more nonmetals. They do not typically contain a metal.

Answer: E
 None of the properties listed are specific to covalent molecules, but property A (being a gas at room temperature) is most closely associated with them.

Which Property Is Most Closely Associated with Covalent Molecules