A solid that has a high melting point and conducts electricity in solution is a(n) ______________ solid.
Im not sure what the answer is it molecular?
I would think an "ionic" solid. Molecular solids don't conduct electricity for they don't ionize.
The type of solid that you are referring to is called an ionic solid. Ionic solids consist of positively charged ions (cations) and negatively charged ions (anions) held together by strong electrostatic forces. These solids have high melting points because these forces of attraction require a significant amount of energy to break the ionic bonds and convert the solid into a liquid state.
Ionic compounds, when dissolved in a solution, also have the ability to conduct electricity. This is due to the presence of ions that are free to move in the solution, allowing for the flow of electric charge. In contrast, molecular solids, which consist of covalently bonded molecules, generally have lower melting points and do not conduct electricity in solution, as their molecules are typically electrically neutral and do not dissociate into ions when dissolved.