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Which of the following properties are typical characteristics of a covalent-network solid, a metallic solid, or both: (a) ductility, (b) hardness, (c) high melting point?
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Covalent-network solids are hard, brittle materials that have high melting points due to the strong covalent bonds that hold their atoms together. Metallic solids, on the other hand, are malleable and ductile materials that also have high melting points due to the Show more…
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