Question

Explain the differences between covalent compound and an ionic compound.

Answer 1

Answer:

Ionic compounds:

1. compounds are formed from strong electrostatic interactions.
2. They attract each other and form ionic compounds.
3. No definite shape.
4. Have high melting point.

5. Examples:methane and HCL.

Covalent compounds:

1. These have bonds where electron are shared between atoms .
2. A form of chemical bonding between non metallic atom.
3. definite shape.
4. have low melting point.
5. Examples:sodium chloride and sulfuric acid.

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