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Question 1

Characteristics of ionic solids

Answer 1

1. Composed of positive and negative ions
2. Held together by electrostatic attractions
3. Do not conduct electricity
4. brittle and shatters instead of bends

Question 2

Characteristics of Metallic Solids

Answer 2

1. formed by metal atoms
2. held together by metallic bonding
3. High thermal and electrical conductivity
4. malleable

Question 3

Characteristics of Covalent Network Solids

Answer 3

1. nonmetals, and some covalent compounds
2. held together by a network of covalent bonds
3. to break or melt, a covalent bond must brake
4. highest melting point of the four types of solids mentioned

Question 4

Molecular Solid

Answer 4

1. composed of neutral molecules
2. forms weak molecular bonds
3. low melting point