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