Question

what are covalent compounds? why are they different from ionic compounds? list their three characteristics properties​

Answer 1

Answer:

Covalent compounds are the compounds formed by sharing of electrons between atoms of compounds. ionic compounds are extremely polar whereas the the covalent compounds are non-polar or less polar. ionic bonds are between metals and non metals whereas the covalent bonds are between non metals.

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Answer 2

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✭ Covalent Compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms. This is a bond where atoms can fill their outermost shell without any give and take of electrons.

✭ Ionic Compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms. Here an atom give and another take thereby attaining 8 electrons in their outermost shell.

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»»The characteristic properties of covalent bonds are :

➝ Covalent bonds are mostly insoluble or less soluble in water.

➝ They generally have low melting and boiling points. This is because they have weak intermolecular force.

➝ They don't conduct electricity. This is because to conduct electricity there should be free electrons but in this case electrons are only shared.

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