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Network solids are organized in a crystalline structure at the molecular level, causing brittleness (inflexability). Ductily is usually associated with metallic bonding where electrons are freely shared among particles.

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If both molecular solids and network solids contain covalent bonds why do network solids have such higher melting points than molecular solids?

Network solids have a three-dimensional structure with strong covalent bonds throughout, leading to a higher melting point compared to molecular solids which have weaker intermolecular forces. In network solids, a larger amount of energy is required to break the extensive network of covalent bonds, resulting in a higher melting point.


Which type of solids have a very ordered arangment of particles?

Network solids.


What is a solid that consists of crystals?

Network solids, or network atomic solids, are large crystals with covalent bonds holding the atoms together. Gemstones including diamonds and rubies are network solids. Crystalline solids have a constituent arranged in ordered patterns and include amethyst quartz.


Why are Na and K called waxy solids?

Both Na and K are very 'soft' or ductile (easy malleable) metals.


What are covalent-network solids?

Covalent-network solids are substances in which atoms are bonded together by strong covalent bonds in an extended network structure. This results in materials with high melting points, hardness, and electrical insulating properties. Examples include diamond and silicon carbide.


Which attractive forces stabilize network solids?

In network solids, attractive forces like covalent bonds, ionic bonds, and metallic bonds stabilize the structure. These strong bonds between atoms or ions help maintain the rigid and three-dimensional network structure of network solids.


What are the properties of a metal?

Most metals are solids at room temps. They have a luster (shine) and are good conductors of heat and electricity. They are mallable and ductile.


What is the state of matter for lanthanides?

Lanthanides exist as solids at room temperature and pressure. They have metallic properties and are typically soft, malleable, and ductile.


What stuctural units make up network solids?

Network solids are composed of an extended three-dimensional network of atoms bonded together by covalent bonds. Examples include diamond and quartz. The structural units in network solids are individual atoms or small groups of atoms connected to each other in a repeating pattern throughout the solid.


How are solids designated on the periodic table?

It can be categorised into -Ionic -Covalent molecular -Metallic -Covalent network


What structural make up network solids?

Nonmetal atom


What structural units up network solids?

Nonmetal atom