C2.2.6 - Giant Covalent Structures Flashcards

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What does a giant covalent structure consist of?

A

Very many non-metal atoms joined together

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How do the atoms in giant covalent structures join together?

A

Covalent bonds

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How are the non-metal atoms in a giant covalent structure arranged?

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In a repeating regular pattern

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What is the pattern of the non-metal atoms’ arrangement in a giant covalent structure called?

A

A giant lattice

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5
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How do you write the chemical formulae of giant molecules?

A

Since there are very many atoms, you use the empirical formula

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Why is diamond a giant covalent structure?

A

It contains carbon which joins other carbon atoms using covalent bonds

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What is a good model to use to show giant covalent lattices?

A

A ball-and-stick diagram

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