Chapter 14, Problem 18ALQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

White phosphorus and sulfur both are considered as molecular solid even though each is made of only phosphorus and sulfur. This must be explained. Why diamond is not considered as molecular solid though it’s made of only carbon must also be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Molecular solids are solids which are made up of discrete molecules which means particular number of atoms are there in a molecule.