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What r characteristics of covalent bond |
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Answer» \tThe melting and boiling points of covalent compounds are generally lower than those of ionic compounds.\tCovalent compounds are generally more flexible than ionic compounds. The molecules in covalent compounds are able to move around to some extent and can sometimes slide over each other (as is the case with graphite, which is why the lead in your pencil feels slightly slippery). In ionic compounds, all the ions are tightly held in place.\tCovalent compounds generally are not very soluble in water, for example plastics are covalent compounds and many plastics are water resistant.\tCovalent compounds generally do not conduct electricity when dissolved in water, for example iodine dissolved in pure water does not conduct electricity. They are form b/w non metal onlyEg H20 They have low heating and boiling point They do not conduct electricity They are weak bonds |
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