Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 12 - Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces - Exercises - Questions - Page 440: 32

Answer

Atomic solids--also called Covalent-network solids--are made up of atoms connected by covalent bonds.The intermolecular forces are covalent bonds as well. These solids have individual atoms as composite units. Covalent bonds are very strong and have high melting points.

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Atomic solids--also called Covalent-network solids--are made up of atoms connected by covalent bonds.The intermolecular forces are covalent bonds as well. These solids have individual atoms as composite units. Covalent bonds are very strong and have high melting points.
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