Giant Covalent Flashcards

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Graphite

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Weak intermolecular forces between layers = slippery = lubricant
Delocalised electron = free to move carries a charge = electrical conductor
Layers far apart = low density = lightweight
Strong covalent bonds =high melting long
Insoluble

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Diamond

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4 carbon structure very hard
High melting point
Thermal conductor

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