Question

Difference between molecular solids and metallic solid

Answer 1

Answer:

molecular solids are composed of molecules and have very low melting point .

Metallic solids are composed of metals with varying melting point

Answer 2

The difference between molecular solids and metallic solids are given below .

Explanation:

Molecular solids

• They are held by inter-molecular forces but that are not too strong
• They are soft in touch .
• As they are soft , they have weak forces comparatively that is why they have low melting point .
• They are poor conductors of electricity .
• They have tendency to escape (volatile ).
• Example : Ice  

Metallic solids

• They are held by strong forces that is metallic bonds .
• They are comparatively harder .
• They have high meting and boiling point .
• They are good conductor of electricity in aqueous or molten states .
• They don't have tendency to escape because of strong forces .
• Example : Sodium chloride