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Distinguish between ionic solids and molecular sol...
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Distinguish between ionic solids and molecular solids.
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Type/ Property
Ionic solids
Molecular solids
1. Particles of unit cell
Cations and anions
Monoatomic or polyatomic molecules
2. Interparticle forces
Electrostatic
London, dipole-dipole forces and/or hydrogen bonds
3. Hardness
Hard and brittle
Soft
4. Melting points
High 600°C to 3000°C
Low (-272°C to 400°C)
5. Thermal and electrical conductivity
Poor electrical conductors in solid state. Good conductors when melted or dissolved in water.
Poor conductor of heat and electricity
6. Examples
NaCl, CaF
2
ice, benzoic acid
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