What type of solid is the silica?

What type of solid is the silica?
  1. Ionic
  2. Covalent
  3. Molecular
  4. Metallic

Solution

Silica $\left(\mathrm{SiO}_2\right)$ is a covalent solid, where atoms are held together by strong covalent bonds in a continuous network, forming a three-dimensional structure. This gives silica its hardness and high melting point.

Asked in: MHT CET 2024 (16 May Shift 1)

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