Question

Which of the following is a neturelk solid?
(A)SiO2(Solid)
(B)I2
(C)Diamond
(D)H2O(ice)

Answer 1

Answer:

Diamond

Step-by-step explanation:

We know that each carbon atom forms covalent bonds with other three carbon atoms and hence the resultant structure is called a network solid as it is spread in three dimensions in space. So, the correct answer is option (C) Diamond.

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

C

Diamond

A network solid or covalent network solid is a chemical compound or element in which the atoms are bonded by covalent bonds in a continuous network extending throughout the material. In a network solid there are no individual molecules, and the entire crystal or amorphous solid may be considered a macromolecule.Diamond is the best example of this.