Question

Identify the type of solid from the description. Select from the following choices: metallic solid, network solid, molecular solid, ionic solid, or amorphous solid

Answer 1

Identify the type of solid from the description. Select from the following choices: metallic solid, network solid, molecular solid, ionic solid, or amorphous solid. a. This solid is ductile and conducts electricity.b. This solid is not conductive and has a low melting point.

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

A is a Metallic Solid

Let us look again at the physical properties of metals;

Metals are

• Ductile
• Malleable
• Sonorous
• High melting point

• Conducts electricity

We can now see that both ductility and electrical conductivity are metallic properties.

B is a Molecular solid

Molecules are formed when atoms share electrons. In molecules, there are no free electrons hence molecules do not conduct electricity.

Secondly, molecules are held together in the solid state by weak dispersion forces hence molecular solids have a low melting point.