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Silica is a covalent solid, but dry is a molecular solid. Why ? |
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Answer» Solution :In silica, a chain of `SiO_(4)` tetrahedra is PRESENT in a NETWORK 3D-structure. In dry ice, DISCRETE molecular units of `CO_(2)` are present. Between molecules, only weak dispersion forces exist. |
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