Question

What are covalent compounds? Why are they different from ionic compounds? List their three
characteristic properties.
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Answer 1

Explanation:

the compounds which are formed by sharing of electrons are called covalent compounds. where as ionic compounds are formed either by gaining or loosing electrons.

three characters properties of covalent compounds are

*they do not conduct electricity

*they have weak force of attraction

*they have low melting and low boiling point.

Answer 2

Answer:

Covalent compound are those compounds whose bonds are formed between two non metals by the sharing of their electrons. They are different from ionic compounds because their bond are formed between a metal and a non metal by loosing or gaining each other's electrons.

Characteristics:

• They have low melting and boiling points
• They are poor conductors of electricity
• They do not form ions as there is no gaining or loosing of electrons