State one major difference between covalent and ionic bonds and give one example each of covalent and ionic compounds.

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Covalent compounds have usually low melting points and boiling points. But ionic compounds have high melting points and boiling points.
An example for a covalent compound is methane (CH₄).
An example for an ionic compound is sodium chloride (NaCl).

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State one major difference between covalent and ionic bonds and give one example each of covalent and ionic compounds.

Covalent compounds have usually low melting points and boiling points. But ionic compounds have high melting points and boiling points. An example for a covalent compound is methane (CH4). An example for an ionic compound is sodium chloride (NaCl).

Covalent compounds have usually low melting points and boiling points. But ionic compounds have high melting points and boiling points.
An example for a covalent compound is methane (CH₄).
An example for an ionic compound is sodium chloride (NaCl).