Chapter 11, Problem 31E

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(a)

Interpretation:

The crystalline solid sulfur ${\text{S}}_{\text{8}}$ is to be classified as ionic, molecular or metallic solid.

Concept introduction:

A solid substance has a fixed shape and a fixed volume. The forces of attraction between the solid particles are very strong. The particles of solids do not move, but they vibrate about their mean position.

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(b)

Interpretation:

The crystalline solid sulfur dioxide ${\text{SO}}_2$ is to be classified as ionic, molecular or metallic solid.

Concept introduction:

A solid substance has a fixed shape and a fixed volume. The forces of attraction between the solid particles are very strong. The particles of solids do not move, but they vibrate about their mean position.

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(c)

Interpretation:

The crystalline solid copper $\text{Cu}$ is to be classified as ionic, molecular or metallic solid.

Concept introduction:

A solid substance has a fixed shape and a fixed volume. The forces of attraction between the solid particles are very strong. The particles of solids do not move, but they vibrate about their mean position.

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(d)

Interpretation:

The crystalline solid silver nitrate ${\text{AgNO}}_{\text{3}}$ is to be classified as ionic, molecular or metallic solid.

Concept introduction:

A solid substance has a fixed shape and a fixed volume. The forces of attraction between the solid particles are very strong. The particles of solids do not move, but they vibrate about their mean position.