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What is a network solid? Give an example of a network solid and describe the bonding in such a solid. How does a network solid differ from a molecular solid?
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A network solid is a type of crystalline solid in which the atoms are covalently bonded to each other. This means that the atoms are connected in a continuous network extending throughout the material. In mathematical terms, this can be represented as a lattice in Show more…
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