In: Chemistry
Classify each substance in the table as either a metallic, covalent network, ionic, or molecular solid.
Substance | Appearance | Melting Point | Electrical Conductivity | Solubility in Water |
---|---|---|---|---|
X | hard (not brittle), colorless | 1722°C | none | insoluble |
Y | brittle, white | 771°C | only if melted/dissolved | soluble |
Z | shiny, ductile | 1907°C | high | insoluble |
Substance X
metalliccovalent network ionicmolecular
Substance Y
metalliccovalent network ionicmolecular
Substance Z
metalliccovalent network ionicmolecular
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