Why are covalent network solids poor conductors of electricity?
ATheir ions are fixed in place
BThey contain free mobile electrons
CTheir atoms are very large in size
DTheir electrons are localised in bonds
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Their electrons are localised in bonds
Electrons are held in localised covalent bonds so no charge carriers can move.
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