Why methane and silicon dioxide have different melting point

Chemistry

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11Alexandr11 [23.1K]3 years ago

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Answer:

Methane is made up discrete molecules hence it adopts a simple molecular structure with weak vanderwaals forces of attraction while Silicon dioxide adopts a giant covalent structure with strong silicon to oxygen bonds.

Hence Silicon dioxide has a high melting point than methane.

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Why methane and silicon dioxide have different melting point