Ionic & Molecular Solids - Interactive Lesson
Interactive Lesson for Ionic & Molecular Solids. Ionic & Molecular Solids
Interactive Course Summary
Ionic solids consist of alternating positive and negative ions held by strong electrostatic forces in a crystalline lattice. Molecular solids consist of discrete molecules held together by weaker intermolecular forces. This comparison governs their melting points, brittleness, and electrical conductivity.