Why covalent bonds have low melting points?

Finn Mosley

Finn Mosley

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2022-12-01

Why covalent bonds have low melting points?

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Mylee Mcintyre

Mylee Mcintyre

Beginner2022-12-02Added 11 answers

Covalent compounds have weak forces of attraction between the binding molecules, making them weaker than ionic compounds. As a result, less energy is needed to break the force of bonding.
Therefore covalent compounds have low melting and boiling point.

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