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Molecular structure - just a few atoms bonded together, weak intermolecular forces

Giant molecular structure - covalent bonds, each atom forms a few bonds so there are lots of atoms in each molecule, strong forces between atoms.

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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.


Does silicon oxide have a simple molecular or giant structure?

Silicon oxide has a giant molecular structure, with each silicon atom bonded to four oxygen atoms in a tetrahedral arrangement. This structure forms a network of interconnected silicon and oxygen atoms, giving silicon oxide its solid and rigid properties.


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.


Is AlP an ionic or molecular compound?

AlP is a solid and it is not molecular. The difference in electronegativity is only 0.58. The bonding is It is best described as polar covalent . There are many compounds that are not molecular but are covalent giant molecules.


Why do ionic compounds tend to have higher boiling points than molecular compounds have?

Ionic. To boil it you have to first melt the lattice- and then put enough thermal energy into the melt to cause ions to "break" free.In a molecular solid/liquid (discrete molecules not giant!)- you are only breaking intermolecular forces to cause boiling and these are weaker than electrostatic attraction between ions..

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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.


What is the difference between a baby giant squid and an adults giant squid?

there older


Do giant covalent structures contain charged ions?

No, giant covalent structures do not contain charged ions. They are formed by a network of covalent bonds between atoms, where electrons are shared between them rather than transferred to form charged ions. Examples of giant covalent structures include diamond and graphite.


What is the difference between a giant star and a super-giant star?

one is big one is small


What is giant molecular crystal?

Giant molecular crystals are those in which a large number of atoms are covalently bonded to each other creating a network. There are four examples of molecules forming giant structures. They are silicon and two forms of carbon called diamond and graphite.


What is the difference between a giant star and a supergiants?

A supergiant simply is a large giant - so, it is larger (in diameter) than a "regular" giant star.


What is the difference between a red giant and a white dwarf?

size and color


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.


What is (covalent) compound?

COVALENT


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.


Difference between a titan and a giant?

A giant is a completely different race to titans, they were born to be the gods opposites and fight them for control.


What is the difference between a suspension bridge and a truss bridge?

giant cables and abutments