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The Solid State — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryThe Solid State2 Marks
Question
Classify the following solids in different categories based on the nature of intermolecular forces operating in them:
Potassium sulphate, tin, benzene, urea, ammonia, water, zinc sulphide, graphite, rubidium, argon, silicon carbide.
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Answer

Molecular solids: Water, argon.
Ionic solids: Potassium sulphate, zinc sulphate.
Metallic solids: Tin, rubidium.
Covalent or network: Benzene, urea, ammonia, graphite, silicon carbide.

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