Chapter No. 9: Carbon Compounds
What are the differences between covalent and ionic compounds?
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Covalent compounds
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Ionic Compounds
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They have weak forces of attraction between the molecules.
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They have strong forces of attraction between the ions.
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They do not form ions.
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they form ions.
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They are poor conductors of electricity.
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They are good conductors of electricity in the molten state and in aqueous solutions.
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They are readily soluble in solvents like kerosene, petrol, etc, and insoluble in water.
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They are readily soluble in water and insoluble in solvents like kerosene, petrol, etc.
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