Properties of Solids

AP Chemistry· difficulty 2/5

Network covalent solids tend to have:

A
$Very high melting points and hardness$
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B
$Good electrical conductivity$
C
$Low melting points$
D
$Volatility$

Explanation

Atoms held together by an extended network of covalent bonds (diamond, SiO2) require enormous energy to disrupt, giving high MP and hardness.

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