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In the subheading "features of covalent compounds"
what that means glucose(less solid) and sugar (more solid)
Please guide me.
what that means glucose(less solid) and sugar (more solid)
Please guide me.
Yes.You are right.DrDu said:This seems to be quite a strange book.
Covalent compounds are formed through the sharing of electrons between atoms. They typically have low melting and boiling points, are poor conductors of electricity, and have strong bonds between atoms.
2.Polar covalent compounds have an unequal sharing of electrons between atoms, resulting in a slight positive and negative charge on different ends of the molecule. Nonpolar covalent compounds have an equal sharing of electrons and no charge separation.
3.Intermolecular forces, such as hydrogen bonding, London dispersion forces, and dipole-dipole interactions, can influence the physical properties of covalent compounds. These forces determine the melting and boiling points, solubility, and viscosity of the compound.
4.Electronegativity, or the ability of an atom to attract electrons, plays a crucial role in the formation of covalent compounds. It determines the polarity of the bonds and the overall polarity of the molecule.
5.Covalent compounds have lower melting and boiling points, are typically gases or liquids at room temperature, and do not conduct electricity. In contrast, ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points, are usually solids at room temperature, and can conduct electricity in liquid or aqueous form.