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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Covalent Bonds

Question 4 • GA-GSE Physical Science A

Which properties describe covalent compounds?

Answer
A
hard and brittle
B
able to be dissolved in water
C
unable to conduct electricity
D
high melting and boiling points

Explanation

Covalent compounds are made of neutral molecules, so they generally do not have freely moving charged particles to carry an electric current. Therefore, “unable to conduct electricity” is the best choice. Hardness, water solubility, and melting and boiling points vary among covalent compounds and are not general properties of them.

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