The difference between Binary Molecular compounds and Ionic Compounds?

Question

Tell me Please...

they all look so same... what's the difference?

'Cause the way of naming them differ so much...

Answer 1

Ionic compounds are between metals and non-metals.

Molecular compounds are between only non-metals.

(Metallic compounds are between metals and other metals)

An ionic compound is a pure substance that is formed from a metal and a nonmetal. It has a fairly high melting point and is a conductor of electricity when in a molten or aqueous state .

A molecular compound, on the other hand, is a pure substance that is formed from nonmetals. It has a fairly low melting point, and cannot conduct electricity regardless of state.

Another important difference between the two is that an ionic compound is a crystalline solid at standard temperature and pressure (STP), whereas a molecular compound can be in a solid, gas or liquid state at STP.

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