Comparing Ionic and Covalent Compounds

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Comparing Ionic and Covalent Compounds: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Characteristics of Electrovalent Compounds, Differences between Ionic and Covalent Bond, Electrical Conductivity of Ionic Compounds & Properties of Covalent Compounds etc.

Important Questions on Comparing Ionic and Covalent Compounds

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Chemistry>Atoms Combining>Comparing Ionic and Covalent Compounds> Q 1

Explain why ionic compounds are brittle.

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Chemistry>Atoms Combining>Comparing Ionic and Covalent Compounds> Q 2

Explain why ionic compounds are generally hard substances.

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Chemistry>Atoms Combining>Comparing Ionic and Covalent Compounds> Q 3

Give reasons why ionic compounds have higher boiling points?

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Chemistry>Atoms Combining>Comparing Ionic and Covalent Compounds> Q 4

Ionic compounds have a low melting point.

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Chemistry>Atoms Combining>Comparing Ionic and Covalent Compounds> Q 5

Why do ionic compounds have a high melting point?