Question
Chemistry Question on Properties of Solids
Solid X is a very hard solid which is electrical insulator in solid as well as in molten state and has extremely high melting point. What type of solid is it?
A
Ionic solid
B
Covalent solid
C
Metallic solid
D
Molecular solid
Answer
Covalent solid
Explanation
Solution
Covalent solids or network solids are very hard with high melting point and are insulators in solid as well as in molten state.