Giant and Simple Covalent Bonds and Structures Flashcards
1
Q
Name an example of a Giant Covalent Structure
A
Diamond
Silicon Dioxide
2
Q
Name some properties of simple structures?
A
Low melting points
Can’t conduct electricity
Soft
3
Q
Name an example of a Simple Covalent Structure
A
Chlorine
Sulphur k
4
Q
Why do Simple Covalent Structures have the properties that they do?
A
Low intermolecular forces
5
Q
Why can’t covalent structures conduct electricity?
A
Because they have no free electrons which means no charged particles
6
Q
Name 3 properties of giant covalent structures
A
Very high/ melting points Doesn't conduct electricity Very hard and strong Doesn't dissolve in water due to strong bonds Strong intermolecular forces
7
Q
What do Fullerenes have the ability to do?
A
They have the ability to contain other molecules inside.
