Quartz (SiO₂) Is a Solid with a Melting Point of 1550

question 29

Multiple Choice

Quartz (SiO₂) is a solid with a melting point of 1550 $\degree$ C. The bonding in quartz is best described as

• A) lattice energy.
• B) network attractions.
• C) ionic bonding.
• D) covalent bonding.
• E) metallic bonding.

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