Giant Covalent Structures Flashcards
What is the name for a repeating structures of many non-metal atoms all covalently bonded throughout?
Giant covalent lattice.
Are giant covalent structures soluble in water?
No.
Explain why the melting and boiling points of giant covalent structures are high.
They have many strong covalent bonds throughout the entire structure.
Give three examples of giant covalent structures:
Diamond, Graphite, Silicon dioxide
How many atoms is each carbon bonded to in graphite?
Three other carbon atoms.
How many atoms is each carbon bonded to in diamond?
Four other carbon atoms.
Simple covalent, giant covalent and polymers are all formed from covalent bonding. Which type of structure has the smallest number of atoms?
Simple covalent.
Simple covalent, giant covalent and polymers are all formed from covalent bonding. Which type of structure never conducts electricity?
Simple covalent.
Simple covalent, giant covalent and polymers are all formed from covalent bonding. Which type of structure has high melting points and is insoluble in water?
Giant covalent.
