Chemistry, asked by Ringtayi, 2 months ago

why is water call a molecular solid?

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Answered by XxHATERxX

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It possesses a regular crystalline structure based on the molecular structure of water, which consists of a single oxygen atom covalently bonded to two hydrogen atoms: H-O-H. The fact the density of ice is less than that of liquid water's has the important consequence that ice floats.

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Answered by Feirxefett

Molecular solids have low melting (Tm) and boiling (Tb) points compared to metal (iron), ionic (sodium chloride), and covalent solids (diamond). Examples of molecular solids with low melting and boiling temperatures include argon, water, naphthalene, nicotine, and caffeine (see table below).

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