Which of the following is NOT a property of covalent compounds?
O Poor conductors of heat and electricity
O Solids are brittle and variously colored
O Superior malleability
OLow boiling points

An uncovered pot of water lies out in the sun. which statements correctly describe what happens at the surface of the liquid water? 1. the vapor pressure remains constant regardless of the water temperature. 2. the vapor pressure is produced by water molecules that have evaporated. 3. the vapor pressure increases as the sun heats the water in the pot. 4. evaporation stops once the vapor pressure reaches a certain point. 5. evaporation and condensation both occur on the liquid’s surface.