The Individual Particles in a Molecular Solid Are Held Together

question 21

Multiple Choice

The individual particles in a molecular solid are held together as a result of

• A) electron transfer between adjacent atoms.
• B) electron sharing between adjacent atoms.
• C) the attraction of polar molecules.
• D) a sea of freely moving electrons.

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