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A giant covalent structure is an element made with very strong bonds between the atoms too create various materials. A couple of examples are Diamond and Buckminster Fullerine. Graphite is also one but has weak bonds aswell.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoGiant covalent structures include diamond and graphite, which are all made of carbon, and silicon(IV) oxide.
Properties:
- Covalent bonds link atoms throughout the network structure
- Is solid at room conditions
- The melting and boiling points are very high
- THey are usually hard (except for graphite)
- They are insoluble in water or non-aqueous solutions (heptane)
- Non-conductors of electricity (except graphite)
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∙ 11y agoSilicon dioxide.
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Are silicon compounds ionic or covalent?
They are covalent. Some are simple molecules, others are giant covalent structures.
Do giant covalent structures contain charged ions?
yes
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 following types of compound can form giant structures ionic covalent metal?
the answer is 3
Why are giant covalent structures non conductors of electricity?
because there're no mobile ions
Are silicon compounds ionic or covalent?
They are covalent. Some are simple molecules, others are giant covalent structures.
Do giant covalent structures contain charged ions?
yes
When atoms join by covalent bonds they form?
giant molecoule structures
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 following types of compound can form giant structures ionic covalent metal?
the answer is 3
Why are giant covalent structures non conductors of electricity?
because there're no mobile ions
What is (covalent) compound?
COVALENT
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.
Two properties of compounds with giant ionic structures?
Sodium Chloride Magnesium Oxide
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.
what type of bonds form lattice structures?
Ionic bonded always. Also giant covalent structures- like diamond and silicon dioxide. It is NOT just ionic compounds!
Can giant covalent structures conduct electricity when molten?
Some do- for example molten silicon conducts like ametal when molten.
