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A crystalline solid held together by covalent bonds

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Diamond is an example of a network solid. It consists of carbon atoms arranged in a crystal lattice structure with each carbon atom bonded to four other carbon atoms. This strong covalent bonding gives diamond its hardness and high melting point.

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Silicon dioxide (silica), the main ingredient in sand, is a network solid, also called a giant covalent lattice. Another example is diamond.

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C in a diamond or SiO2 (quartz).

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