Question

distinguish between ionic and covalent compounds under the following properties
(a) strength of forces between constituent elements
(b) solubility of compound in water
(c) electrical conditions in substances

Answer 1

a) Ionic compounds have strong forces of attraction between them while covalent compounds are weak

b) Ionic compounds are soluble in water in all proportions but insoluble in organic solvents while covalent compounds are soluble in both.

c) Ionic compounds are good conductors of electricity in molten or aqueous state while covalent compounds are poor or non conductors of electricity