Question

distinguish between metallic solid and ionic solid

Answer 1

Explanation:

• A metallic solid conducts electricity in solid form but an ionic solid is a non-conductor in solid form and conducts electricity only on dissolution in water. In the metals the electrons are loosely held by their respective atoms and thus are free to conduct electricity.

Answer 2

A metallic solid conducts electricity in solid form but an ionic solidis a non-conductor in solid form and conducts electricity only on dissolution in water. In the metals the electrons are loosely held by their respective atoms and thus are free to conduct electriciy.