Question

Write 5 points of difference between ionic compound and covalent compound

Answer 1

Answer:

Ionic compound:

1.Ionic compound are generally solids.

2.Ionic compound have high melting and boiling point.

3.Ionic compound conduct electricity when dissolve in water.

4.They are soluble in water.

5.These compounds are insoluble in organic solvent (alcohol,ether,aceton).

Covalent compounds:

1.Covalent compound are usually liquid or gases.Only some of theme are solids.

2.Covalent compounds have low melting and boiling point.

3.Covalent compound do not conduct electricity.

4.Covalent compounds are usually in soluble in water.

5. Covalent compound are soluble in organic solvent.