11.54 Which of the following are molecular solids and which are covalent solids? Se8, HBr, Si, CO2, C, P406, SiH4 11.56 Explain why diamond is harder than graphite. Why is graphite an electrical conductor but diamond is not.

11.54 Which of the following are molecular solids and which are covalent solids? Se8, HBr, Si, CO2, C, P406, SiH4 11.56 Explain why diamond is harder than graphite. Why is graphite an electrical conductor but diamond is not.

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

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Chapter9: Liquids, Solids, And Materials

Section: Chapter Questions

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11.54 Which of the following are molecular solids and which are covalent
solids? Se8, HBr, Si, CO2, C, P406, SiH4
11.56 Explain why diamond is harder than graphite. Why is graphite an
electrical conductor but diamond is not.

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