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What are covalent compounds ? Why are they different from ionic compounds ? List their three characteristics.

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(a) Covalent compounds are those compounds which are formed by sharing of electrons between two atoms/which contain covalent bonds.
(b) Covalent compounds are different from ionic compounds because the ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons.
(c) Three characteristics of covalent compounds are :
(i) Generally have low melting and boiling points.
(ii) Generally insoluble or less soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.
(iii) Do not conduct electricity.
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  • Covalent compounds generally have :

    A
    low melting points and are soluble in polar solvents
    B
    low melting points and are insoluble in polar solvents
    C
    high melting points and are soluble in polar solvents
    D
    high melting points and are insoluble in polar solvents.
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