Which of the following is a covalent (network) solid?

ASilicon carbide
BDry ice
CIce
DNaphthalene

Answer: A

In SiC every atom is joined to four others by covalent bonds throughout the crystal, giving a giant network. Dry ice, ice and naphthalene are molecular solids.

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