Giant covalent structures Flashcards

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Describe the structure of diamond

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Forms a giant tetrahedral structure as each carbon bonds with four other atoms. Diamond has bond angles of 109.5

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Describe the structure of graphite

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Forms hexagonal layers with a free moving electron as each carbon bonds with three other atoms. Graphite has bond angles of 107. Graphite has a trigonal planar formation

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3
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What forces are present between graphite layers

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Induced dipole

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Similarities between graphite and diamond

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They have the same high boiling point and are insoluble in water.

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Differences between graphite and diamond

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Graphite can conduct electricity and is soft whereas diamond cannot and is hard

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