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Question
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Which of the following is a common characteristic of a covalent compound?
1) high melting point
2) consists of molecules
3) always soluble in water
4) Conducts electricity when it is in the molten state
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Solution
consist of molecules
An ionic compound has a high melting point, is always soluble in water and conducts electricity when it is in the molten state. Covalent compounds consist of molecules
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