Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Solid State

Question:
Which of the following crystal exist as covalent crystal in solid state?
Options:
Sulphur
Phosphorous
Iodine
Silicon
Correct Answer:
Silicon
Explanation:
Covalent crystals are formed by sharing of valence electrons between two atoms resulting in the formation of a covalent bond. The covalent bonds extend in two or three dimensions forming a giant interlocking structure called network. Diamond and graphite are the good examples of this type.