13. Liquids, Solids & Intermolecular Forces
Atomic, Ionic, and Molecular Solids
Problem 12b
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionSilicon is the fundamental component of integrated circuits. Si has the same structure as diamond. (b) Silicon readily reacts to form silicon dioxide, SiO2, which is quite hard and is insoluble in water. Is SiO2 most likely a molecular, metallic, ionic, or covalent-network solid?
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