Q 1.7: Solid A is a very hard electrical insulator in solid as well as in molten state and melts at extremely high temperature. What type of solid is it?

Q 1.7: Solid A is a very hard electrical insulator in solid as well as in molten state and melts at extremely high temperature. What type of solid is it?

Solution:

The given properties are the properties of a covalent or network solid. Therefore, the

given solid is a covalent or network solid.

Diamond and quartz (SiO₂) are the example of this types solid