CO2 is gas while SiO2 is solid at room temperature?
Correct answer: B. CO2 is an independent molecule while SiO2 has network covalent structure
- A. carbon is non-metal while silicon is semi-metal
- B. CO2 is an independent molecule while SiO2 has network covalent structure
- C. CO2 forms multiple bond while silicon does not form multiple bonds
- D. Silicon has all sigma bonds
Explanation
CO2 exists as small, independent linear molecules, so the weak intermolecular forces allow it to remain a gas. SiO2 forms a giant three-dimensional network of Si-O covalent bonds, requiring much more energy to separate; option a is a common mistake because the difference is not explained simply by carbon being non-metallic and silicon semi-metallic.
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