Question

In a covalent solid, lattice points are occupied by

• A. atoms
• B. ions
• C. molecule
• D. electrons

Answer 1

The correct option is A

atoms

Part 1: The explanation for the correct answer:

Option A: atoms

1. A lattice is a symmetrical arrangement of geometrical shapes, in which the corner points/lattice points are occupied by atoms or ions.
2. Lattice formed by a covalent solid has atoms at its lattice points because in a covalent compound each atom is covalently bonded with another atom.

Part 2: The explanation for incorrect answers:

Option B: ions

A covalent compound does not consist of ions. so ions will not be there in the covalent lattice.

Option C: molecule

A covalent Compound is a distinct group of molecules, which are formed by different sets of atoms of elements

Option D electrons

Electrons play a role in bond formation, it does not occupy lattice points in the covalent compound.

So, Option A is correct. Atoms occupy lattice points in covalent compounds.