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Why are most molecular compounds bad conductors of electricity?
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∙ 13y ago
they will not ionize
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Why are most molecular compounds bad electrical conductors?
they will not ionize
Why are most molecular compound poor conductors?
Molecular compounds are poor conductors because they have no charge. Molecular compounds are simply just covalent bonds. Since covalent compounds dont give or take, they SHARE valence electrons they have no charge. Electricity is only created by positive and negative electrons, but since a molecular compound has no charge they are poor conductors. ONLY MOST ARE POOR CONDUCTORS. Why? Sometimes there is an unbalance and some molecules like Water tend be favor positive or negative, water for instance is just slightly negative.
Which is a property shares by most molecular compounds?
Most molecular compounds have a low melting point. They also typically don't conduct electricity.
Which is a property shared by most molecular?
Most molecular compounds have a low melting point. They also typically don't conduct electricity.
Out of ionic pure covalent metallic and polar covalent which is most likely to conduct electricity?
All types of covalent compounds are not very good conductors of electricity. However, ionic compounds in their molten state and metallic substances are very good conductors of electricity.
Good conductors of heat and electricity?
Most metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.
What properties do most covalent compounds have in common?
Most molecular compounds do not conduct electricity and have low melting points.
Are molecular compounds conductive?
Most organic (or molecular) compounds are not electrically conductive, although a few are. Conductive polymers can be conductive.See the Web Links to the left of this answer for more information about conductive polymers
Are molecular compounds usually non-metals?
Yes, most molecular compounds do not contain metals. (The term "nonmetal" properly applies only to elements, not compounds.)
Are molecular compounds made up of metals or nonmetals?
Some molecular compounds, such as methyl mercury, contain both metals and nonmetals. Most molecular compounds contain only nonmetals, and all molecular compounds contain at least one nonmetal element.
Is it true or false molecular compounds that dissolve in water do not conduct electricity because no charged ions are present?
That, for the most part, would be true. If the compound is truly molecular, then ions would not form, and it would be a non electrolyte.
Are good conductors of heat good conductors of electricity?
They aren't necessarily good conductors of both (like diamond, which is a good conductor of heat, but not electricity) Graphite is one that is both, but most of them are metals.
