Respuesta :

Answer:

Covalent Network Solids

Explanation:

A covalent network solid or network solid is defined as the chemical compound in which the atoms are joined by a covalent bond in continuous network and it extends all through the material.  There are no single molecules on a network solid, the whole crystal may be considered as a macromolecule.

Some of the characteristics of the covalent network solids are :

  • It is very hard.
  • It is non conductive.
  • It is highly brittle.
  • It has high melting point.
  • It is insoluble in water.