01. Molecular compounds are pure substances formed when atoms are linked together by sharing of electrons while ionic compounds are formed due to the transfer of electrons.
2. Molecular compounds are made due to covalent bonding while ionic compounds are made due to ionic bonding.
3. Molecular compounds are formed between two non-metals while ionic compounds are formed between metals and non-metals.
4. Molecular compounds are poor electrical conductors while ionic compounds are good conductors.
5. Molecular compounds can be in any physical state ‘“ solid, liquid, or gas. Ionic compounds are always solid and crystalline in appearance.
6. There are a lot of molecular compounds than ionic compounds.
