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A substance was found it to be soft nonconducting at room temperature. the subs this is most likely

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a molecular solid or like wax 
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Molecular solid

Step-by-step explanation:

Molecular solid is a molecule bonded by cohesive forces. So, let us talk about the properties of molecular solids.

Molecular solid are poor electricity conductor because they have low conductivity. Comparing molecular solids with covalent solids and metal, we can easily deduce that molecular solids have low melting point and boiling point. This is so, because molecular solids are held by weak forces.

Molecular solids are anisotropic, that is, they exhibit variations in physical properties along different molecular axes. Molecular solids also mechanical strength and low thermal conductivity.

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