AP Chemistry· difficulty 3/5
Which solid type typically has the HIGHEST melting point?
Ionic solid
Metallic solid
Molecular solid (e.g., ice, sucrose)
Network covalent solid (e.g., diamond, quartz)
Explanation
Network covalent solids require breaking strong covalent bonds (3D network) to melt — typically thousands of °C.
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