Practice mode Solids

Diamond is an example of which type of crystalline solid?

Correct answer A. Covalent (network) crystal

Explanation

In diamond every carbon atom is covalently bonded to four others in a continuous three-dimensional network, which makes it very hard with a very high melting point.

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