7. When compared to ionic compounds, covalent compounds have which of the following? a. low melting and boiling point b. high melting and boiling point c. high melting but low boiling point d. low melting but high boiling point
Covalent compounds are held together by weak intermolecular forces. It is because of such weaker forces, which fails to make the compound bind tightly. ... Since lower heat (energy) is capable of breaking these weak intermolecular forces, therefore the melting and boiling points of covalent compounds is low.
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When compared to ionic compounds, covalent compounds have which of the following?
a. low melting and boiling point
b. high melting and boiling point
c. high melting but low boiling point
d. low melting but high boiling point
a. low melting and boiling point