Are all acid have covalent structure in solid state?

In summary, a covalent structure is a bond formed through the sharing of electrons between two or more atoms, commonly found in molecules and non-metallic substances. An acid is a substance that donates protons or hydrogen ions with a pH less than 7 and can exist in solid or liquid states. While some acids have a covalent structure in their solid state, others have an ionic structure. The type of bonding between atoms determines the structure of an acid in solid state. Acids can also have different structures in different states, such as sulfuric acid having a covalent structure in its liquid state and an ionic structure in its solid state.
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Are all acid have covalent structure in solid state?
 
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You are aware of the fact that there are no things like "purely covalent" and "purely ionic"?
 
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I think there are purely covalent bonds (like between identical atoms. Between oxygen atoms in O2?).

Anyway, when not dissolved in water, I think acids would have covalent bonds between atoms in the compound and intermolecular forces (dipole-dipole interaction, hydrogen bonding, etc.) between molecules.
 

1. What is a covalent structure?

A covalent structure is a chemical bond formed between two or more atoms by sharing electrons. This type of bond is usually found in molecules and non-metallic substances.

2. What is an acid?

An acid is a substance that donates protons or hydrogen ions in a chemical reaction. It has a pH less than 7 and can be found in both solid and liquid states.

3. Are all acids covalent in solid state?

No, not all acids have a covalent structure in the solid state. Some acids, such as hydrochloric acid (HCl) and nitric acid (HNO3), have ionic structures in their solid state.

4. What determines the structure of an acid in solid state?

The structure of an acid in solid state is determined by the type of bonding between the atoms in the molecule. Covalent bonds result in a covalent structure, while ionic bonds result in an ionic structure.

5. Can acids have different structures in different states?

Yes, the structure of an acid can change depending on its state. For example, sulfuric acid (H2SO4) has a covalent structure in its liquid state but an ionic structure in its solid state.

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