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compare the properties of ionic and covalent compounds  
Asked by nathsantanukumar | 07 May, 2018, 06:33: PM
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Ionic compounds Covalent compounds

The chemical compound formed as a result of transfer

of one or more electrons from the atom of a metallic

electropositive element to an atom of a non-metallic

electronegative element.
The chemical compound formed due to mutual sharing
of electrons between the given pairs of atoms thereby
forming a covalent bond between them.

They have high melting and boiling point.
They have low melting and boiling point.

They dissolve in water.
They does not dissolve in water.
Examples:
  • MgCl2 (Magnesium chloride)
  • CaO (Calcium oxide)

Examples:

H2, Cl2, N2, 4 H2O, NH3, HCl.
Answered by Varsha | 10 May, 2018, 11:45: AM

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