C2.2.6 - Giant Covalent Structures Flashcards
1
Q
What does a giant covalent structure consist of?
A
Very many non-metal atoms joined together
2
Q
What are the non-metal atoms in a giant covalent structure joined together by?
A
Covalent bonds
3
Q
How are the non-metal atoms in a giant covalent structure arranged?
A
As a repeating regular pattern
4
Q
What is the pattern of the non-metal atoms’ arrangement in a giant covalent structure called?
A
Giant covalent lattice
5
Q
How do you write the chemical formulae of giant molecules?
A
Since there are very many atoms, you use the empirical formula
6
Q
Why is diamond a giant covalent structure?
A
It contains carbon which joins other carbon atoms using covalent bonds
7
Q
What is a good model to use to show giant covalent lattices?
A
A ball-and-stick diagram
