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covalent bonding
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a solid compound in a sealed container was kept at a very low temperature in a freezer. when placed at room temperature, the substance quickly turned into a liquid. this compound is most likely which of the following?
○ an ionic compound because it has a low boiling point
○ a covalent compound because it has a low boiling point
○ an ionic compound because it has a low melting point
○ a covalent compound because it has a low melting point

Explanation:

Ionic compounds typically have high melting points due to strong electrostatic attractions between ions, while covalent compounds (molecular) have weak intermolecular forces, leading to low melting points. The compound melted quickly at room temperature from a low freezer temperature, indicating a low melting point, so it is a covalent compound.

Answer:

a covalent compound because it has a low melting point