Question

Electrolysis can distinguish between covalent and ionic compounds

Answer 1

1.Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons that are positively and negatively charged, whereas, covalent compounds are formed by sharing the electrons.

2.The melting and boiling points of ionic compounds are much higher compared to those of the covalent compounds.

3.Ionic compounds are hard and crystal-like, while covalent compounds are softer and more flexible.

4.Covalent compounds are more flammable when compared to ionic compounds.

5.Ionic compounds are more soluble in water than covalent compounds.