Question

model of silicas atomic structure consisting of silicon (gray) and oxygen (red)
complete the explanation below.
silica consists of ▼. therefore, it is a/an ▼ solid.
each silicon and oxygen is held in place by ▼ forces. as a result, silica must be heated to a very high temperature in order to flow.
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intermolecular forces and vapor pressure

Explanation:

Answer:

silicon and oxygen atoms arranged in a continuous network
network covalent
strong covalent