answersLogoWhite

0

Covalent bonds do not melt. Compounds with covalent bonds melt and the melting point depends primarily on whether there are discrete molecules held together by intermolecular forces (which have lower melting points) or giant covalent networks such as in silica or diamond (which tend to have higher melting points).

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What has a lower melting point than ionic solids?

Covalent compounds have a lower melting point.


What usually has a lower melting point than ionic solids?

Covalent compounds have a lower melting point.


What bond has a low melting point?

This is the covalent bond.


Which compound has a high melting point covalent and non metals?

A possible compound would be silicon dioxide with giant covalent structure and strong covalent bonds.


What chemical bond has a low melting point?

This is the covalent bond.


Is it possible for a polar covalent compound to have a lower melting point than a non-polar covalent compound?

Yes, it is possible. Melting point is influenced by various factors beyond just the polarity of the compound, such as molecular size, shape, and intermolecular forces. A polar covalent compound with weaker intermolecular forces can have a lower melting point than a non-polar covalent compound with stronger intermolecular forces.


Does covalent bonds have high melting points?

Covalent bonds generally have lower melting points compared to ionic or metallic bonds, as they are typically weaker. However, there are exceptions, such as diamond, which has a very high melting point due to its strong covalent bonds.


What compounds will have the highest melting point CO2 CaCl2 N2H4 or SCl6?

CaCl2 is ionic, is solid and will have the highest melting point. The rest are covalent compounds.


Is the boiling point of covalent compounds high or low?

high boiling point low melting point


Does silicon have a high melting point?

Yes, it has a melting point of 1683 Kelvin.


Is A compound with a high melting point ionic or covalent?

A compound with a high melting point is more likely to be ionic rather than covalent. Ionic compounds have strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions, resulting in high melting points. Covalent compounds typically have lower melting points because they are held together by weaker intermolecular forces.


How does the melting point of ionic compounds compared to that of covalent compounds?

Ionic compounds generally have higher melting and boiling points.