Chapter 12, Problem 149SAE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the ionic solid or a network covalent solid have the higher melting point needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Crystalline solids can be categorized into four groups as Ionic, Molecular, metallic and network covalent. All four types pack molecules or atoms into lattices. Above categorization is done based on the nature of the interactions holding the molecules/atoms together.