CO₂ is a molecular solid while SiO₂ is a covalent network solid.
Answer
FALSE
Solution
CO₂ has linear O=C=O molecules that are held by weak van der Waals forces; SiO₂ forms an extensive 3D covalent network of SiO₄ tetrahedra.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 14: Carbon Family
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