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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a covalent compound?

A) It can be a solid, liquid or gas
B) It has a low melting point
C) It is made of two nonmetals.
D) It is formed when metal atoms lose electrons to nonmetal atoms.

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The last option D. Is not a characteristic of a covalent compound but an ionic compound.
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Out of the following is not a characteristic of a covalent compound is it can be a solid, liquid, or gas. The correct answer is A. 
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