Giant Covalent Structures Flashcards
1
Q
What characterizes substances with giant covalent structures?
A
They are solids with very high melting points.
2
Q
How are atoms in giant covalent structures linked?
A
By strong covalent bonds.
3
Q
What must be overcome to melt or boil substances with giant covalent structures?
A
The strong covalent bonds between atoms.
4
Q
Provide examples of giant covalent structures.
A
Diamond, graphite, and silicon dioxide (silica).
5
Q
What skill should students develop regarding giant covalent structures?
A
Recognizing them from diagrams depicting their bonding and structure, including visualizing 2D and 3D representations.
