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Which statement is true of covalent network crystals?

Correct answer B. Higher melting point than molecular crystals

Explanation

In network crystals such as diamond every atom is linked by strong covalent bonds, which must be broken to melt them, so they melt far higher than molecular crystals held by weak forces.

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