Giant covalent structures Flashcards
1
Q
What are giant covalent structures?
A
Giant covalent structures are substances made up of huge numbers of non-metal atoms arranged in a regular repeating lattices.
2
Q
Mention three(3) examples of giant covalent structures
A
Diamond
Graphite
Silica
3
Q
Why do giant covalent structures have high melting and boiling points?
A
They have strong covalent bonds and require lots of energy to overcome
4
Q
Mention some properties of giant covalent structures
A
- They are strong
- They are arranged in a regular lattice
structure - They have high melting and boiling points
- They cannot conduct electricity(except
graphite)
