Question

Tabulate three differences between covalent compounds and Ionic compounds

Answer 1

Answer:

covalent compounds are form due to mutual sharing of electrons

covalent compounds have low boiling point

covalent compounds are not good conductor of heat and electricity

ex Hcl

ionic compounds

these compounds are formed due

transfer of electron they are generally

soild

they have high boiling point

they are good conductor of electricity in ionic form

ex Nacl

Answer 2

Answer:

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

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

Examples : Sodium chloride and

Sulfuric acid

Explanation:

4 differences given. Choose 3.