NEETChemistrySolid State
What are the four categories into which crystalline solids are classified based on the nature of intermolecular forces or bonds?
Options
- ATransparent, opaque, metallic, and covalent solids
- BMolecular, ionic, metallic, and covalent solids
- CLiquid, solid, gas, and plasma
- DAmorphous, polycrystalline, crystalline, and isotropic solids
Correct answer
B. Molecular, ionic, metallic, and covalent solids
Step-by-step solution
Crystalline solids are classified into four categories based on the nature of intermolecular forces or bonds: molecular, ionic, metallic, and covalent solids, as stated in the paragraph.