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.
Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  litmus(Noun) A dyestuff extracted from certain lichens, that changes color when exposed to pH levels greater than or less than certain critical levels. 2  litmus(Noun) A simple test of acidity in a liquid using litmus, usually in the form of litmus paper.