Question

how are covalent bonds different from other bonds?

Answer 1

1. Bonds which are formed by the sharing of an electron pair between two atoms are known as covalent bonds.
2. Covalently bonded molecules are seen to have strong bonds within the molecule, but intermolecular forces are small. This gives rise to the low melting and boiling​ points of these compounds.
3. Since the electrons are shared between atoms and no charged particles are formed, such covalent compounds are generally poor conductors of electricity.