A diamond is an example of this type of solid.

Amorphous solid

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Ionic solid

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Metallic solid

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Network covalent solid

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The correct option is C Network covalent solid
Covalent-network (also called atomic) solids—Made up of atoms connected by covalent bonds; the intermolecular forces are covalent bonds as well. Characterized as being very hard with very high melting points and being poor conductors. Examples of this type of solid are diamond and graphite, and the fullerenes.

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Identify an example of covalent solid:

1. Define the term 'amorphous'. Give a few examples of amorphous solids.

C O_{2}

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