Question

Covalent compounds are genually poor conductor of electricity

Answer 1

Answer:

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. ... It is the only non metal compound that can conduct electricity.

Answer 2

Answer:

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. ... It is the only non metal compound that can conduct electricity.