Question

Diffference between ionic solids and covalent solids?

Answer 1

Answer:

Ionic solids are formed by transfer of electrons.

Covalent solids are formed by sharing of electrons

Answer 2

Answer:

Ionic solid - Ionic solids are solid compounds composed of oppositely charged ions held together by electrostatic attractions. 

Examples of ionic solids are: NaCl, CsCl and ZnS. 

Covalent Solid - Covalent Solids are solids that are held together by covalent bonds.

Examples include ice (solid water), dry ice (solid CO2), solid iodine and naptholene.

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