Question

differentiate between ionic compounds and covalent compounds

Answer 1

Ionic compound

1. Formed by transferring of electrons.

2. High melting and boiling point

3. Conduct electricity when present in aqueous solution.

4. Strong bond

5. NaCl

Covalent compound

1. Formed by sharing of electrons.

2. Low melting and boiling points

3. Do not conduct electricity even in aqueous solution

4. Bond is easily breakable

5. CO2

Answer 2

Ionic Compounds:
1. Compounds are formed from strong electrostatic interactions
2. They attract each other and form ionic bond
3. No definite shape
4. Have high melting point
5. Examples : Methane and HCL.

Covalent Compounds:
1. These have bonds where electrons are shared between atoms
2. A form of chemical bonding between non-metallic atoms
3. Definite shape
4. Low melting point
5. Examples : Sodium chloride and Sulfuric acid.

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