Question

What are covalent compounds why are they different from ionic compounds list yheir three characteristic properyies?

Answer 1

Covalent compounds have low boiling and melting point.While, ionic compounds have high boiling and melting point.

Covalent compounds are formed between two non-metals.While, ionic compounds are formed between one mental and a non-metal.

Covalent compounds are in liquid or gaseous state.Ionic compounds are solid.

Covalent compounds have definite shape while ionic compounds doesnt have.

Answer 2

■ Compounds which are formed by sharing of electron are called covalent compounds.

■ they are different from ionic compounds because they do not have ions.

■ Ionic compounds are formed by transfer of electrons.

Properties

♤ 1. Low melting and boiling points

♤ 2. Do not conduct electricity in molten state or in an aqueous solution.

♤ 3. They are mostly insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.