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the covalent compound will melt first. Generally this is true as most covalent compounds are made up of small molecules and this leads to low melting points. However giant covalent compounds are high melting. SiO2 melts at over 1600 C whereas common salt (NaCl) melts at only 801 C.

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Q: What would happen if you heated a solid ionic compound and a solid covalent compound in the same container?
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