In general,at room temperature
A)ionic compounds are all solids and covalent compounds are all gases.
B)ionic compounds are all solids,but covalent compounds may be solids,liquids,or gases.
C)ionic compounds are all solids,and covalent compounds are liquids or gases.
D)covalent compounds are all gases,but ionic compounds may be solids,liquids,or gases.

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Ionic compounds generally have high melting and boiling points, making them solid at room temperature, while covalent compounds can have a range of melting and boiling points depending on their molecular structure, which can result in them being solid, liquid, or gas at room temperature. Therefore, option B is the most accurate statement.

In General,at Room Temperature