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Question
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Which of the following is a common characteristic of a covalent compound?
1) high melting point
2) consists of molecules
3) always soluble in water
4) Conducts electricity when it is in the molten state
Solution
consist of molecules
An ionic compound has a high melting point, is always soluble in water and conducts electricity when it is in the molten state. Covalent compounds consist of molecules
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