Describe a network solid and give two examples

A network solid is a network compound in which atoms are compounded continuously by using the co-valent bond. The two examples of network solid are diamond and silicon di oxide.

Further explanation:

The network solid is in amorphous shape with different molecules. A network solid is not an individual molecule but it is the whole crystal that is considered as macromolecule.

The properties of network solid are as below:

Diamond: It is a solid form of carbon element in the crystal structure. Diamond has the highest toughness and thermal conductivity from any material.

Silicon di oxide: It is the oxide of the silicon element that is found in nature in the form of quartz. Silica is one of the most complex in the families of material.

Learn more:

1. which of these molecules and polyatomic ions cannot be adequately described using a single lewis structure? check all that apply.

2. determine the element of lowest atomic number that contains a complete d subshell in the ground state.

3. ethyl acetate can be prepared by an sn2 reaction. draw the alkylbromide and nucleophile used in the reaction. remember to include formal charges (do not include counterions).

Answer details:

Grade: Senior School

Subject: Chemistry

Chapter: Atomic structure

Keywords: Network solid, crystal, structure, diamond, graphite, molecules, atom, compound, silicon di oxide, example, amorphous shape, melting point, phase, liquid, solid, gas, toughness, hardness, thermal conductivity

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