Why do simple covalent compounds have relatively low melting and boiling points?
Answer: To melt or boil a simple covalent structure you don't have to overcome the the strong covalent bonds that hold the atoms together in the molecule, you only have to overcome the intermolecular forces between molecules which are much weaker
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