Consider the Melting Point of the Following Solids

question 37

Multiple Choice

Consider the melting point of the following solids. Which of these solids is most likely a molecular solid?

• A)SiO₂, 1610ºC
• B)SiC, 2700ºC
• C)BN, 3000ºC
• D)KBr, 734ºC
• E)GeBr₄, 26ºC

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