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Covalent compounds are generally poor conductors of electricity because

Question
Covalent compounds are generally poor conductors of electricity because
Electrons are shared, and no charged particles (ions) are formed
They contain too many free electrons
They are always solids
They have very high melting points
Answer
Electrons are shared, and no charged particles (ions) are formed
Detailed Explanation
Since electrons are shared rather than transferred, no ions are formed, so covalent compounds generally do not conduct electricity.
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