Answer:
Differences between covalent and
molecular solids:
Covalent solid
Molecular solid
1. Constituent
particles are held by network of covalent bonds.
2. Made of
non-metal atoms.
Constituent particles are held by weak van der Waals
forces or hydrogen bond. Made of atoms or molecules.
3. Hard.
Soft.
4. Insulator
except graphite. 5. Very high melting point. 6. Examples : Diamond, graphite,
quartz, carborundum,
Insulator. Low melting point.
Examples: Naphthalene, camphor, Solid (dry ice).
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