is KBr a metal,non metal,covalent compound or ionic compound

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   Covalent compounds are compounds have molecules that are formed by sharing common pairs of electron between its atoms. In contrast molecules of ionic compounds which are formed by transfer of electrons from one atom to another. There are no hard and fast rules regarding properties of covalent compounds, but there is a general pattern. Covalent compounds display following general characteristics.
   
      1. Covalent compounds tend to have lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds.
      2. Covalent compounds tend to be softer compared to ionic compounds.
      3. Covalent compounds tend to be more inflammable compared to ionic compounds.
      4. Covalent compounds don't conduct electricity in water
      5. Covalent compounds are usually not soluble in water.

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