What is the difference between:
(b)Ionic compounds and covalent compounds

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Ionic compound Covalent compound

Ionic compounds, made up of ions, and these are generally crystalline solids. Covalent compounds made up of molecules, can exist as soft solids or liquids or gases.

They have high melting and boiling points. They have low melting and boiling points.

They are soluble in water. They are generally insoluble in water.

They are good conductors of electricity in aqueous solution and molten state. They are poor conductors of electricity.

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Ionic compound	Covalent compound
Ionic compounds, made up of ions, and these are generally crystalline solids.	Covalent compounds made up of molecules, can exist as soft solids or liquids or gases.
They have high melting and boiling points.	They have low melting and boiling points.
They are soluble in water.	They are generally insoluble in water.
They are good conductors of electricity in aqueous solution and molten state.	They are poor conductors of electricity.

What is the difference between:​ (b)Ionic compounds and covalent compounds​ ​

What is the difference between:
(b)Ionic compounds and covalent compounds