Chapter 12, Problem 12.57SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for difference in bonding between the two groups $4\text{A}$ elements and oxygen should be stated.

Concept introduction:

Solids are of two types: amorphous and crystalline solids.

Crystalline solids are those in which the particles that constitute the solid are sequenced in a periodic manner for a long-range. Amorphous solids are those in which the particles that constitute the solid are sequenced in random manner for a long-range.

Crystalline solids are of 4 types: Ionic, molecular, covalent network and metallic.