Question

Distinguish between ionic and covalent compounds under the following properties:
(i) Strength of forces between constituent elements
(ii) Solubility of compounds in water
(iii) Electrical conduction in substances


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Answer 1

Answer:

Ionic Compounds Covalent Compounds (i) Strength – They have strong forces of attraction.They have weak forces of attraction. (ii) Solubility – They are soluble in water. They are insoluble in water (iii) Conduction – They conduct electricity in aqueous solution. They do not conduct electricity in aqueous solution