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13. Liquids, Solids & Intermolecular Forces / Crystalline Solids / Problem 2

Crystalline solids are classified into four main classes. List them and provide an example for each.

A

Ionic solid - Sugar
Molecular solid - Silicone
Metallic solid - Rubidium
Covalent solid - Hydrocarbon

B

Ionic solid - Rock salt
Molecular solid - Argon
Metallic solid - Gold
Covalent solid - Graphite

C

Ionic solid - Sugar
Dispersion solid - Silicone
Metallic solid - Rubidium
Dipole solid - Ice

D

Ionic solid - Rock Salt
Dispersion solid - Dry ice
Metallic solid - Bronze
Dipole solid - Benzoic acid

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