Question
Covalent compounds and Ionic compounds.
| Covalent compounds | Ionic compounds | ||
| (i) | These compounds are formed due to sharing of electrons. | (i) | These compounds are formed due to transfer of electrons. |
| (ii) | They exist as solid, liquid and gases. | (ii) | They exist as solids. |
| (iii) | Covalent compounds have low melting and boiling points. | (iii) | Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points. |
| (iv) | They are generally insoluble in water. | (iv) | They are mostly soluble in water. |
| (v) | They do not conduct electricity in molten or in aqueous solution. | (v) | They conduct electricity in molten state and in aqueous solution. |
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