Question

DISTINGUISH BETWEEN IONIC SOLIDS AND MOLECULAR SOLIDS IN BREIF

Answer 1

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Ionic solids—Made up of positive and negative ions and held together by electrostatic attractions. ... Molecular solids—Made up of atoms or molecules held together by London dispersion forces, dipole-dipole forces, or hydrogen bonds. Characterized by low melting points and flexibility and are poor conductors.

Answer 2

Answer:

Ionic solids—Made up of positive and negative ions and held together by electrostatic attractions. ... Molecular solids—Made up of atoms or molecules held together by London dispersion forces, dipole-dipole forces, or hydrogen bonds. Characterized by low melting points and flexibility and are poor conductors.