Question

what are covalent compounds? why are they different from ionic compounds? list their three characteristic properties.

Answer 1

The compounds which are formed by the mutual sharing of electron are called covalent compounds...

In various ways covalent compounds are different from ionic compounds
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ionic compound. | covalent compounds

1)it is strong 1) it is weak as
compared to ionic

2)it has high 2)it has low melting
melting and boiling point
and boiling
poing



3)it is strong. 3) it is a weak electrolyte
electrolyte

Answer 2

Most covalent compounds have relatively low melting points and boiling points.

Covalent compounds usually have lower enthalpies of fusion and vaporization than ionic compounds.

Covalent compounds tend to be more flammable than ionic compounds