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Giant covalent structures Flashcards

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Examples of giant covalent structures

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Diamond
Graphite
Silicon dioxide

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Diamond properties

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High, melting point
High boiling point
-Lots of energy needed to break the many strong covalent bonds

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Graphite properties

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High, melting and boiling point strong covalent bonds
Weak forces of attraction between layers layers slide over each other easily
Conduct, electricity, one electron per carbon atom, delocalised free to move

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