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Why are covalent substances gases and liquid rather than solids?
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Why are covalent substances gases and liquid rather than solids?

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Covalent compounds are held together with an intra molecular attraction which is weaker than metallic bond

hence covalent compounds exist as liquids, gases and soft solids

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