Which of the following statements is not consistent with the properties of a molecular solid? a. a compound that conducts electricity when molten b. a low melting solid c. a solid that is a nonconductor of electricity d. a solid formed by the combination of two nonmetallic elements

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Bradley Jarvis

7 November, 17:55

Which of the following statements is not consistent with the properties of a molecular solid? a. a compound that conducts electricity when molten b. a low melting solid c. a solid that is a nonconductor of electricity d. a solid formed by the combination of two nonmetallic elements

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Kristin Rowland · Answer 1

The correct answer to the question is

a. a compound that conducts electricity when molten

Explanation:

A molecular is solid comprises of a collection of molecules combined together by van der Waals forces and not having covalent or ionic bonds. They are made up of forces atoms or molecules combined by dipole-dipole forces, London dispersion forces or hydrogen bonds. Exmples include graphite and diamonds. The forces between the molecules in molecular solid is also known as intermolecular forces (IMFs)