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प्रश्न
Explain the following:
Covalent compounds are generally gases or liquids or soft solids.
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उत्तर
The forces of attraction between the molecules of covalent compounds are weak because the molecules are neutral. So, they are generally gases or liquids or soft solids.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Why are most carbon compounds poor conductors of electricity?
State whether the following statement is true or false:
Diamond and graphite are the covalent compounds of carbon element (C).
State one major difference between covalent and ionic bonds.
Why is diamond used for making cutting tools (like glass cutters) but graphite is not?
State any two uses of graphite.
Why are covalent compounds generally poor conductors of electricity?
Two non-metals combine with each other by the sharing of electrons to form a compound X.
- What type of chemical bond is present in X?
- State whether X will have a high melting point or low melting point.
- Will it be a good conductor of electricity or not?
- Will it dissolve in an organic solvent or not?
Which element exhibits the property of catenation to maximum extent and why?
Explain why carbon tetrachloride does not dissolve in water.
Name the following:
\[\ce{CH3 - CH2CH = CH2}\]
