Question

Decide whether the compound is ionic or molecular, if you can.

Compound is a soft waxy white solid that can be easily shaped and molded by hand. When the flame of an ordinary laboratory burner is held about away from the solid, it rapidly and extensively melts into a clear liquid.

Answer 1

Answer:

Molecular solid

Explanation:

Molecular solids have a very low melting point. This is because, they are composed of weak intermolecular forces hence the layers of the solid easily fall apart as the solid melts.

We can see here that the solid being considered melts easily. Hence we can conclude that it is actually a molecular solid.