Question 12 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A
Bond type affects how particles behave. Ionic compounds have charged particles that can conduct electricity when molten or dissolved, while most covalent compounds do not conduct, so conductivity differs. Ionic bonds also require substantial energy to overcome, so ionic compounds generally have higher melting and boiling points than covalent compounds. Mass, color, and flammability are not determined simply by whether a compound is ionic or covalent.
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