A crystalline solid of unknown origin forms an aqueous solution that conducts an electrical current. The solid has a high melting point and shatters when struck with a hammer. The solid is likely to be
A. a covalent network solid.
B. an ionic solid.
C. a metallic solid.
D. a molecular solid.
Answer:B
A crystalline solid of unknown origin forms an aqueous solution that conducts an electrical current. The solid has a high melting point and shatters when struck with a hammer. The solid is likely to be
A. a covalent network solid. B. an ionic solid. C. a metallic solid. D. a molecular solid.