A Solid Substance Has a High Melting Point, Is Hard

question 16

Multiple Choice

A solid substance has a high melting point, is hard, brittle, and conducts electricity when molten. This substance is probably a(n) ________ solid.

• A)metallic
• B)ionic
• C)network
• D)nonpolar molecular
• E)polar molecular

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