Question

differentiate between ionic compounds and covalent compounds?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Ionic compound :
1. Its polarity is high
2. It does not have definite shape
3. It is formed between a metal and a non metal.
4. Its melting point is high
5. It is also known as electrovalent bond.
6. Examples: Methane (ch4) hydrochloric acid (HCL)
7. Its boiling point is high.
8. It is in solid form at room temperature

Covalent compound:
1. Its polarity is low
2. It has definite shape
3. It is formed between two non metal having similar electronegative
4. Its melting point is low
5. It is a form of chemical bonding between two non metallic atoms.
6. Examples: Sodium chloride (NaCl) sulphuric acid (H2SO4)
7. Its boiling point is low
8. It is in liquid or gaseous form at room temperature