Which of the compounds below is an example of a network solid? A)S₈(s) B)SiO₂(s) C)MgO(s) D)NaCl(s) E)C₂₅H₅₂(s)

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SiO2 is a network solid because it forms a covalent network of Si-O bonds throughout the crystal structure, creating a three-dimensional network that is strong and rigid. The other compounds listed are not network solids: MgO and NaCl are ionic solids, while S₈ and C₂₅H₅₂ are molecular solids.

Which of the Compounds Below Is an Example of a Network