Giant Covalent Bonding

Question 1

Structure

Answer 1

Giant structure of many atoms covalently bonded together

Question 2

Covalently bonding

Answer 2

Attraction between a shared pair of electrons and it’s nucleus

Question 3

Properties

Answer 3

High sublimation point=
•giant structure
•strong covalent bonds
•lots of energy required to break the bonds

Question 4

Insulator (except graphite)

Answer 4

Atoms are neutral and not free to move

Electrons are charged and not free to move

Question 5

Conductor (graphite)

Answer 5

Delocalised electrons are charged and free to move