Question

difference between covalent and ionic compounds

Answer 1

Difference Between Covalent and Ionic Bonds

• Covalent Bonds                                     Ionic Bonds

• Formed between two non-metals    Formed between a metal and non-metal

• Has definite shape                         Do not have definite shape

• Chemical bonding between two non-metallic atoms      Electrovalent bonds

• Low melting point                      High melting point

• Contains hydro chloric acid and methane             Contains sulphuric acid and sodium chloride

• Low boiling point                                                   High boiling point

• Gaseous or liquid in state                                                  Solid state.

Answer 2

Ionic compounds are consisted of ions , are non volatile , have high melting and boiling point , donot conduct electricity in solid state, soluble in water .

Covalent compounds are consisted of molecules, are volatile, have low melting and boiling point , non conductors of electricity and insoluble in water