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Question
Classify the following molecular solids into different types:
- HCl
- CO2
- Solid ice
- SO2
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Solution
| Molecular solid | Type | |
| a. | HCl | Polar molecular solid |
| b. | CO2 | Non-polar molecular solid |
| c. | Solid ice | Hydrogen bonded molecular solid |
| d. | SO2 | Polar molecular solid |
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