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