A solid is tested and found to have a very high melting point, is somewhat brittle and behaves as a semiconductor. What type of solid could this substance be?

Metallic

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Ionic

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Molecular

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Network covalent

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Solution

The correct option is C Network covalent
Network covalent solids have high melting point due to strong intermolecular forces.

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