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Which substance has a giant covalent lattice structure in its solid state?

- potassium
- silicon
- sodium chloride
- water

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User MBach
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Answer:

Silicon

Step-by-step explanation:

Substances with giant covalent structures are solids with very high melting points. All the atoms are linked by strong covalent bonds, which must be broken to melt the substance.

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