Question

Covalent Compounds are generally Poor conductors of electricity. Why?​

Answer 1

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Covalent compounds are formed on the basis of sharing electrons. When the electrons are shared within the bonds, there is no electrons available to conduct electricity. Hence why covalent compounds are generally poor conductors of electricity.

Answer 2

Covalent compounds are poor conductors of electricity because no free electrons are present in them.

• Covalent compounds are formed on the basis of sharing electrons.
• When the electrons are shared within the bonds, there are no electrons available to conduct electricity.
• Hence, covalent compounds are generally poor conductors of electricity.
• The electrons are involved in the strong bonding of atoms and thus, no free electrons are available for the electricity to flow.