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which of the following are properties of covalent bonds? (check all that apply) low melting and boiling points shared electrons between atoms formation between metals and nonmetals poor conductivity in solid and liquid states
Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms. Covalent compounds generally have low melting and boiling points because the intermolecular forces are relatively weak. They also have poor conductivity in solid and liquid states as there are no free - moving charged particles (unlike ionic or metallic compounds). The formation between metals and nonmetals is more characteristic of ionic bonds (where electrons are transferred, not shared).
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Low melting and boiling points, Shared electrons between atoms, Poor conductivity in solid and liquid states.