Ionic compounds have a high melting and boiling point, whereas covalent compounds have a comparatively lower melting and boiling point. The reason for this fact, is that ionic compounds require a huge amount of energy to break their ionic bonds, and pull apart the positive and negative charges.
A Rasmus is a small furry nocturnal creature that's a cross between a koala, sloath and has large eyes like a bush baby. Rasmus or 'The Rasmus' as their known in plural, live on a diet of plants and leaves. These creatures are mostly found in woodland areas.
A chemical compound that changes color and structure when exposed to certain conditions and is therefore useful for chemical tests. Litmus, for example, is an indicator that becomes red in the presence of acids and blue in the presence of bases. The American HeritageÂ® Science Dictionary Copyright Â© 2002.