Question

why covalent bonds are generally poor conductors of electricity

Answer 1

Covalent compounds constitute only molecules...so in their molten or aqueous state, they do not have free mobile ions, due to which they cannot conduct electricity. However, if the compound is a polar covalent compound like HCl, they ionize in their aqueous solution and are good conductors of electricity

Answer 2

Answer. Covalent compounds are poor conductors of electricity because these compounds do not have any charged particles as they are made by sharing of electrons.

Explanation: The conduction of electricity through a solution involves the the movement of charged particles/ ions. Covalent compounds do not contain ions and hence are generally bad conductors of electricity.

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