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They vary- most decompose into smaller units which may be molecules or atoms or free radicals. there is no hard and fast rule- usually we are talking of very high temperature gases.

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Does covalent structures have high or low boiling points?

It depends on the type of structure; simple covalent structures (like water) generally have low boiling points, while giant covalent structures (like diamond) have high boiling points.


What is the boiling point of giant covalent?

Giant covalent structures, such as diamond and graphite, do not have a specific boiling point because their atoms are held together by strong covalent bonds that require high temperatures to break. These structures do not boil in the traditional sense like molecular substances but rather decompose or undergo phase transitions at extremely high temperatures.


Is water a giant covalent structure?

No, water is not a giant covalent structure. Water molecules are held together by hydrogen bonds, which are much weaker than the covalent bonds typically found in giant covalent structures like diamond or graphite.


What following types of compound can form giant structures ionic covalent metal?

Ionic compounds can form giant structures, such as ionic lattices, due to the attraction between positively and negatively charged ions. Similarly, covalent compounds, like diamond or silicon dioxide, can form giant structures through the sharing of electrons between atoms. Metal compounds can also form giant structures, known as metallic lattices, due to the delocalization of electrons among metal atoms.


Why do metals giant covalent structures not conduct electricity?

Metals have a sea of delocalized electrons that can move freely throughout the structure, allowing them to conduct electricity. In contrast, giant covalent structures like diamond and silicon have electrons localized in strong covalent bonds, making them insulators and unable to conduct electricity.

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What is (covalent) compound?

COVALENT


Can giant covalent structures conduct electricity when molten?

Yes, giant covalent structures can conduct electricity when molten because the atoms are free to move and carry charge. This allows for the formation of a continuous pathway for the flow of electricity. Examples of giant covalent structures that can conduct electricity when molten include graphite and silicon.


Does covalent structures have high or low boiling points?

It depends on the type of structure; simple covalent structures (like water) generally have low boiling points, while giant covalent structures (like diamond) have high boiling points.


What is the boiling point of giant covalent?

Giant covalent structures, such as diamond and graphite, do not have a specific boiling point because their atoms are held together by strong covalent bonds that require high temperatures to break. These structures do not boil in the traditional sense like molecular substances but rather decompose or undergo phase transitions at extremely high temperatures.


Why does silicon can form giant structures?

Silicon (like carbon) can form covalent bonds, it forms a giant molecule with the diamond structure. Silicon dioxide is also a giant structure with polar covalent bonds. Silica reacts with basic oxides to form silicates- and these are generally giant structures, polar covalent bonds again, that form a very large proportion of the minerals in the earths crust.


Is water a giant covalent structure?

No, water is not a giant covalent structure. Water molecules are held together by hydrogen bonds, which are much weaker than the covalent bonds typically found in giant covalent structures like diamond or graphite.


What following types of compound can form giant structures ionic covalent metal?

Ionic compounds can form giant structures, such as ionic lattices, due to the attraction between positively and negatively charged ions. Similarly, covalent compounds, like diamond or silicon dioxide, can form giant structures through the sharing of electrons between atoms. Metal compounds can also form giant structures, known as metallic lattices, due to the delocalization of electrons among metal atoms.


Why do metals giant covalent structures not conduct electricity?

Metals have a sea of delocalized electrons that can move freely throughout the structure, allowing them to conduct electricity. In contrast, giant covalent structures like diamond and silicon have electrons localized in strong covalent bonds, making them insulators and unable to conduct electricity.


Do substances that usually contain covalent bonds have a giant or simple molecular structure?

Substances that usually contain covalent bonds have a simple molecular structure. Examples include elements like oxygen and compounds like methane. Giant molecular structures are typically found in substances with strong covalent bonds, such as diamond and quartz.


Is wax a giant covalent?

No, wax contains very large molecules.


Can carbon form covalent bonds with other carbon atoms?

Indeed they can. A common example of Carbon covalently bonding with carbon is in what we refer to as Giant Covalent Structures, which are multiple of an atom bonded together in a set, lattice-like shape. Examples of giant covalent structures made from carbon are diamond where the atoms are arranged in a pyramid shape, and graphite, where they are arranged in flat layers.


Is wax a giant covalent structure?

No, wax is not a giant covalent structure. Wax is composed of long-chain hydrocarbons and does not have a complex molecular structure like giant covalent substances such as diamond or graphite.