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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following crystals would be the softest? Answer P4 SiO2 ZnS CuCl

OpenStudy (aaronq):

One of these does not have ionic bonding (ionic bonds are really strong) and is the softest.

OpenStudy (preetha):

That is an excellent way of thinking about it. First, identify the ones with the ionic bonds, then you have to decide between the ones with Covalent bonding.

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