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Atomic, Ionic, and Molecular Solids
13. Liquids, Solids & Intermolecular Forces / Atomic, Ionic, and Molecular Solids / Problem 3

CO2 is a molecular compound while SiO2 is a covalent network solid. Why do carbon and silicon bond differently even though they are both group 4A elements?

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