Question

Q 1 .Write a point of distinction between a metallic solid and an ionic solid other than metallic lustre?​

Answer 1

Answer:

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 electriciy.

Answer 2

Question

Write a point of distinction between a metallic solid and an ionic solid other than metallic lustre?

Answer:

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 electriciy.