Question

Solid X is a very hard electrical insulator in solid as well as in molten state. It melts at extremely high temperature. Solid X is a ____________.

Options

• metallic solid

• molecular solid

• covalent solid

• ionic solid

Answer 1

Solid X is a very hard electrical insulator in solid as well as in molten state. It melts at extremely high temperature. Solid X is a covalent solid.

Explanation:

In both the liquid and solid states, a covalent solid does not conduct electricity.