Chapter 10: Q70E. (page 591)
Classify each substance in the table as either a metallic, ionic, molecular, or covalent network solid

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X is metallic, Y is covalent and Z is ionic solids.
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Chapter 10: Q70E. (page 591)
Classify each substance in the table as either a metallic, ionic, molecular, or covalent network solid

X is metallic, Y is covalent and Z is ionic solids.
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