GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these elements forms a molecular solid?
A
Florine
B
Copper
C
Iodine
D
Mercury
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -I2 is a molecular solid. Each iodine molecule is made up of 2 iodine atoms, held together by a strong covalent bond.

Detailed explanation-2: -At normal temperature, iodine is a nonmetallic, almost black solid with a glistening crystalline look. A molecular solid is iodine, for example.

Detailed explanation-3: -Iodine is a chemical element with the symbol I and atomic number 53. The heaviest of the stable halogens, it exists as a semi-lustrous, non-metallic solid at standard conditions that melts to form a deep violet liquid at 114 °C (237 °F), and boils to a violet gas at 184 °C (363 °F).

Detailed explanation-4: -Hence, dry ice (CO2) is an example of a molecular solid.

Detailed explanation-5: -Iodine is an element with atomic symbol I, atomic number 53, and atomic weight of 126.90.

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