Covalent compounds usually conduct electricity rarely. This is because most covalent compounds do not dissociate into ions in solution, and thus do not have charged particles that can move freely to carry an electric current. However, there are some exceptions, such as certain covalent compounds in liquid form or in solution that can conduct electricity to a limited extent. For example, some covalent compounds can ionize in water, allowing for some conductivity. Overall, the general tendency is that covalent compounds are poor conductors of electricity.
To what extent do covalent compounds conduct electricity?
always
usually
rarely
never
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