a Giving one example each state what are i ionic compounds and ii covalent compounds b Compare the p...

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a Giving one example each state what are i ionic compounds and ii covalent compounds b Compare the properties of ionic compounds and covalent compounds

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a iThe compounds which are formed by transferring electron from one atom to another forming ionic bond are called ionic compounds Example Sodium chloride NaCl ii The compounds which are formed by sharing of electrons from one atom to another forming covalent bonds are called covalent compounds Example Methane CHsub4sub b

Ionic Compounds	Covalent Compounds
Ionic compounds are crystalline solids.	Covalent compounds are usually liquids and gases.
Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points.	Covalent compounds have low melting and boiling points.
Ionic compounds are usually soluble in water.	Covalent compounds are usually insoluble in water.

Lakhmir Singh Solutions Class 10 Chemistry Solutions for Exercise in Chapter 3 - Chapter 3 Metals and Non Metals