Distinguish between ionic solid and molecular solids
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Ionic vs Molecular Solids
Ionic solids are solid compounds composed of oppositely charged ions held together by electrostatic attractions. A molecular solid is a type of solid in which molecules are held together by van der Waals forces rather than by ionic or covalent bonds.
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1.In molecular solids molecules are the constituent particles, while in ionic solids ions are the constituent particles.
2.Molecular solids have low boiling point and melting points. Ionic solids have high boiling point and melting points.
3.Molecular solids are soft while ionic solids are hard and brittle
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