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Metals and Non-Metals — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceMetals and Non-Metals2 Marks
Question
You can buy solid air-freshners in shops. Do you think these substances are ionic or covalent?
Why?
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Answer

Solid air-fresheners are covalent compounds because they are volatile compounds with low melting and boiling points.

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