Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Structure And Bonding (Section 1 - No. 46)

Which of the following is a difference between an ionic compound and a covalent compound?
Ionic compounds conduct electricity in the solid state.
Covalent compounds contain ions.
Ionic compounds generally have high melting points.
Covalent compounds are formed by sharing electrons.

Explanation

Ionic compounds have high melting points, and covalent compounds are formed by electron sharing.

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