Covalent compounds have a lower melting point.
Molecular solids
Ionic solids are characterized by high melting points.
No, ionic solids have very high melting points. Ionic solids are one of the strongest bonds formed among elements.
Ionic compounds have a higher melting point.
These are organic compounds.
Molecular solids
Ionic solids are characterized by high melting points.
No, ionic solids have very high melting points. Ionic solids are one of the strongest bonds formed among elements.
Ionic compounds have a higher melting point.
Molecular solids
Ionic compounds have a higher melting point.
Ionic compounds have a higher melting point.
These are organic compounds.
Very much higher.
Very much higher.
Covalent compounds have a lower melting point.
Covalent solids generally have lower melting points than ionic solids. This is because covalent solids are made up of discrete molecules held together by relatively weak intermolecular forces, whereas ionic solids are made up of ions held together by strong electrostatic forces. The weaker intermolecular forces in covalent solids require less energy to overcome, resulting in a lower melting point.