List two points of difference between covalent and ionic compounds.

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Covalent compounds
Ionic compounds
Covalent compounds are formed by the mutual sharing of electrons between the atoms Ionic compounds are formed by the electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions
Covalent compounds do not conduct electricity In solid state, they do not conduct electricity. But in liquid and molten state it conduct electricity.

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Covalent compounds	Ionic compounds
Covalent compounds are formed by the mutual sharing of electrons between the atoms	Ionic compounds are formed by the electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions
Covalent compounds do not conduct electricity	In solid state, they do not conduct electricity. But in liquid and molten state it conduct electricity.