Question
Which statement best describes the properties of covalent compounds?
A.
They are always solid at room temperature, are brittle, and have a high melting point.
B.
They may be gases, liquids, or solids at room temperature, and have a low melting and boiling point.
C.
They are always composed of an equal proportion of cations to anions.
D.
They are always liquid at room temperature, and have a high melting and boiling point.
E.
They are good conductors of heat and electricity, and are ductile and malleable.
A.
They are always solid at room temperature, are brittle, and have a high melting point.
B.
They may be gases, liquids, or solids at room temperature, and have a low melting and boiling point.
C.
They are always composed of an equal proportion of cations to anions.
D.
They are always liquid at room temperature, and have a high melting and boiling point.
E.
They are good conductors of heat and electricity, and are ductile and malleable.
Answers
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The statement that best describes the properties of covalent compounds is:
**B. They may be gases, liquids, or solids at room temperature, and have a low melting and boiling point.**
Covalent compounds can exist in various states at room temperature and typically have lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds.
**B. They may be gases, liquids, or solids at room temperature, and have a low melting and boiling point.**
Covalent compounds can exist in various states at room temperature and typically have lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds.