Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Structure And Bonding (Section 1 - No. 48)

Which of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes a covalent compound from an ionic compound?

Covalent compounds are soluble in water.

Covalent compounds are poor conductors of electricity.

Covalent compounds have high melting points.

Covalent compounds are formed by transfer of electrons.

Covalent compounds do not conduct electricity as there are no free ions or electrons.