Question

State four characteristics of network solid

Answer 1

Answer:

four characteristics of network solid :

Explanation:

1) In a network solid ,there are no individual molecules.

2) The atoms are covalently bonded in a continuous network resulting in a huge crystal.

3) Each atom is covalently bonded to all the surrounding atoms.

4) Network solids have similar properties to ionic solids.

Answer 2

A network solid is a continuous array of covalently bonded atoms in a precise and oriented structure.

For example : Diamond (allotrope of Carbon) ; Silicates (SiO4)

The 4 most important characteristics of network solids are as follows:

• They are insoluble in most of the solvents, because majority of solvents do not have a high dielectric constant in order to to solubilize network solids.

• The constituent atoms are closely packed by strong covalent bonds. Hence , huge amount of heat energy is required to break the bonds which in turn results in a high melting point.

• The electrical and thermal conductivity of these solids vary according to the free electrons present in the constituent atoms.

• They mostly have a high density due to compactness of the atoms. Less volume but high mass gives these solids a high density.

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