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What are the differences between an ionic compound and a covalent compound?
Interesting. Are there any particular properties that distinguish these two types of compounds?
Yes, ionic compounds generally have higher melting and boiling points, are more soluble in water, and have stronger electrostatic forces between their ions. Covalent compounds have lower melting and boiling points, are less soluble in water, and form weaker intermolecular interactions between their molecules.