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In terms of structure and bonding explain why silicon (IV) oxide is a solid while sulphur (IV) oxide is a gas at room temperature.

In terms of structure and bonding explain why silicon (IV) oxide is a solid while sulphur (IV) oxide is a gas at room temperature.

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sharon
Sulphur (IV) oxide has a simple molecular
structure with strong covalent bonds between
the atoms but weak Vander Waals forces
between the molecules which are easy to
break.Silicon (IV) oxide has giant atomic structure
with strong covalent bonds thought the
structure which require large amounts of heat
to break.
sharon kalunda answered the question on March 19, 2019 at 08:05

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