Giant covalent structures

Question 1

Examples of giant covalent structures

Answer 1

Diamond
Graphite
Silicon dioxide

Question 2

Diamond properties

Answer 2

High, melting point
High boiling point
-Lots of energy needed to break the many strong covalent bonds

Question 3

Graphite properties

Answer 3

High, melting and boiling point strong covalent bonds
Weak forces of attraction between layers layers slide over each other easily
Conduct, electricity, one electron per carbon atom, delocalised free to move