An example for network solid is

An example for network solid is
  1. $\mathrm{SiO}_2$
  2. $\mathrm{MgO}$
  3. $\mathrm{CaF}_2$
  4. $\mathrm{ZnS}$

Solution

$\mathrm{SiO}_2$ is a covalent network solid that forms a network of tetrahedral $\mathrm{SiO}_4^4$ units. $\mathrm{MgO}, \mathrm{CaF}_2$ and $\mathrm{ZnS}$ are ionic solids.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2023 (15 May Shift 1)

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