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Covalent network crystals have_____________?

A
higher melting point then molecular crystals
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B
lower melting point then molecular crystals
C
discrete molecules linked by Van der waals forces
D
hydrogen bonding

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higher melting point then molecular crystals
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B
lower melting point then molecular crystals
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C
discrete molecules linked by Van der waals forces
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D
hydrogen bonding
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Explanation
Covalent network crystals have significantly higher melting points than molecular crystals, since strong covalent bonds must be broken throughout the entire structure to melt them.

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