13. Liquids, Solids & Intermolecular Forces
Atomic, Ionic, and Molecular Solids
3:06 minutes
Problem 120
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionSilicon nitride 1Si3N42, a high-temperature ceramic useful for making engine components, is a covalent network solid in which each Si atom is bonded to four N atoms and each N atom is bonded to three Si atoms. Explain why silicon nitride is more brittle than a metal like copper.
Verified Solution
This video solution was recommended by our tutors as helpful for the problem above
Video duration:
3mPlay a video:
827
views
Was this helpful?
Related Videos
Related Practice
Showing 1 of 9 videos