Question

5 differences between ionic compound and covalent compound

Answer 1

1. Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons that are positively and negatively charged, whereas, covalent compounds are formed by sharing the electrons.

2. In an ionic compound, bonding involves a metal and nonmetal, whereas, in the covalent compound, bonding is between nonmetals.

3.Ionic compounds are more soluble in water than covalent compounds.

4. Ionic compounds have definite shape whereas, covalent has no shape.

5. Ionic compounds are the good conductor of electricity, whereas covalent compounds are the bad conductor of electricity.



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Answer 2

5 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN IONIC COMPOUND AND COVALENT COMPOUND

1. An ionic bond is formed by the complete transfer of electrons whereas, Covalent Bond is formed by sharing electrons by both the combining species.
2. An Ionic Bond has formed between a man electropositive metal and a non-metal which is electronegative whereas, Covalent bond is formed between two non-metals.
3. Ionic Bond has a very high boiling point and melting point whereas, Covalent Bond has a low melting point and boiling point.
4. An ionic bond is polar because the bond is formed due to electrostatic attraction between two oppositely charged ions whereas, Covalent bond is less polar or non-polar as the electron density is spread over the bond due to sharing.
5. Ionic bonds are good conductors of electricity whereas, Covalent bonds are comparatively bad conductors of electricity.

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