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Carbon: An Important Element — Science STD 9 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceCarbon: An Important Element3 Marks
Question
Covalent compounds have low melting and boiling points.
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Answer

  • When substances melt or boil, bonds between the molecules are broken due to heat supplied.
  • On covalent compounds, the intermolecular forces of attraction are weak.
  • Hence, intermolecular forces in covalent compounds are broken easily due to which they have low melting and boiling points.

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