Covalent substances have low melting points because ......

  • A
    Covalent substances have a definite shape.
  • B
    Covalent bonds are weaker than ionic bonds.
  • C
    Covalent bonds are less exothermic.
  • D
    Covalent molecules are held together by weak van der Waals forces of attraction.

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