Giant Covalent Structures Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What bond holds giant covalent structures together?
A
Covalent bonding
2
Q
Do giant covalent structures have a high or low boiling point?
A
Very high
3
Q
Giant covalent structures conduct electricity
A
They don’t contain charged particles so they don’t conduct electricity, even when molten (except graphite)
4
Q
How many covalent bond does each carbon atom form in diamond?
A
4
5
Q
How many covalent bond does each carbon atom form in graphite?
A
3
6
Q
Which giant covalent structure forms layers of hexagons?
A
Graphite
7
Q
What is sand made out of?
A
Silicon dioxide (silica)
8
Q
What is each grain of sand made out of?
A
Each grain of sand is one giant structure of silicon and oxygen
9
Q
What atom is diamond and graphite made out of?
A
Carbon atoms
