giant covalent structures

Question 1

what are the main physical properties of diamond and graphite?

Answer 1

high melting and boiling points, very strong, very strong covalent bonds, doesnt conduct and isn’t soluble in water

Question 2

what is the structure of diamond like?

Answer 2

it is held together by 4 strong covalent bonds of carbon atoms

Question 3

do giant covalent structures have high melting points?

Answer 3

yes

Question 4

what are some uses of graphite? (based on its properties)

Answer 4

in pencils and lubricants because although it is very strong it has layers of graphene that can easily slide of so when you write the small layers of graphene go onto your paper.

Question 5

what is the structure of graphite like?

Answer 5

it has 3 very strong covalent bonds connecting to other carbon atoms that make up a layer. they layer is in the shape of hexagons. the layers are connected by weak intermolecular forces.

Question 6

what is a use of diamond based on its properties?

Answer 6

small bits of diamond are often embedded in industrial tools such as saw blades due to diamond being a very strong (because of the strong covalent bonds)