Crystals of elemental sulfur are easily crushed, and melt at 113^$\circ$C. Liquid sulfur does not conduct electricity. What kind of crystal is this A) Ionic Crystal B) Covalent Crystal C) Metallic Crystal D) Molecular Crystal E) Amorphous (Not a regular crystal)

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The fact that sulfur can exist as a liquid and does not conduct electricity suggests that it is not an ionic, metallic, or covalent crystal. Instead, the easy crushing and relatively low melting point suggest that sulfur is a molecular crystal, held together by weak intermolecular forces between individual sulfur molecules.

Crystals of Elemental Sulfur Are Easily Crushed, and Melt at 113