what are the properties of a covalent compound

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Covalent compounds typically have low melting and boiling points, are poor conductors of electricity, and exist as gases, liquids, or soft solids at room temperature. They are often not very soluble in water, but their solubility varies depending on their polarity, and they are generally more flammable than ionic compounds. The properties are due to weak intermolecular forces between molecules, not the strong covalent bonds within the molecules, which remain intact during phase changes.