... and many are liquids or gases at room temperature. They are non-conductors of electricity in both the solid and liquid states and the aqueous solutions of some compounds are weak conductors of electricity however few compounds in aqueous solution are good conductors of electricity. Covalent molecular form solids that are generally quite soft are easily scratched and often have a waxy appearance. ... an electrical current cannot be carried. Covalent molecular acids are the exception. They form ions when they are dissolved in water which is able to conduct electricity (like an ionic soluti...

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