Covalent and Ionic Compounds Properties

Triple Bond

• A triple bond consists of 6 electrons, represented by 3 pairs of electrons that are shared between two atoms.
• Example: Nitrogen molecule represented as $N ext{= } N$.

Properties of Covalent Compounds

• Composed mainly of nonmetals that share electrons.
• Molecules can exist in different states: solid, liquid, or gas.
• Generally exhibit low melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds.
• Do not conduct electricity when dissolved in water, as they do not produce free ions.

Properties of Ionic Compounds

• Formed from the electrostatic attraction between positively charged metallic ions and negatively charged nonmetallic ions.
• Structure consists of regular repeating patterns known as crystals, which results in their solid state at room temperature.
• Characterized by high melting and boiling points due to the strong ionic bonds between ions.
• Capable of conducting electricity when dissolved in water, as they break into ions that move freely in solution.