Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 9 - Liquids, Solids, and Materials - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 421b: 46c

Answer

Amorphous or network solid

Work Step by Step

We know that $SiO_2$ can bond in a very long network, making it a network solid. However, $SiO_2$ is also capable of bonding amorphously.
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