A hard substance melts at high temperature and is an insulator in both solid and in molten state. This solid is most likely to be a/ an:
A hard substance melts at high temperature and is an insulator in both solid and in molten state. This solid is most likely to be a/ an:
Option 1 -
Ionic solid
Option 2 -
Metallic solid
Option 3 -
Molecular solid
Option 4 -
Covalent solid
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 4
Detailed Solution:Covalent solids have high melting point due to strong covalent bonds, also they are insulator in both solid as well as in molten state.
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