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Polymers And Giant Covalent Structured Flashcards

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What is a polymer

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A polymer is made by small units joining to form a long molecule, all the atoms in one are joined together by strong covalent bonds.

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What are giant covalent structures

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All of the atoms are bonded to each other by strong Covent bonds.

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Properties of giant covalent structures

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They have very high melting and boiling points

They don’t contain charged particles so they don’t conduct electricity

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Examples of giant covalent structures

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Diamond
Graphite
Silicone dioxide (silica)

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