SSC
CHEMISTRY
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Question
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Compared to ionic compounds, ____ generally have lower melting points and boiling points
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elemental
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bonded
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double-bonded
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covalent
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The molecules of covalent compounds are held by weak intramolecular forces. Thus, a very small amount of energy is required to break the bonds between two or more molecules. That is why they have low melting and boiling points.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points while covalent compounds have low melting and boiling points.
Detailed explanation-3: -Being held by a strong electrostatic force of attraction between ions, ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points.
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