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A compound conducts electricity in the solid state and does not dissolve in water. It isshiny and malleable. What type of bonding does it likely have?b. Ionicc. metallica.Covalent

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Metallic solids,

the atoms within such a metallic solid are held together by a unique force known as metallic bonding that gives rise to many useful and varied bulk properties. All exhibit high thermal and electrical conductivity, metallic luster, and malleability.

Answer: c. metallic

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