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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.
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Can giant covalent structures conduct electricity when molten?
Some do- for example molten silicon conducts like ametal when molten.
Does silicon oxide have a simple molecular or giant structure?
silicon (IV) oxide or silicon dioxide has giant covalent structure
In what form is silicon found?
silicon is found in solid form as silicon dioxide (SiO2).
What are the elements found in sand?
Silicon and oxygen, in this form. SiO2 Silicon dioxide.
Is silicon dioxide an insulator?
Yes. It does not conduct which means it is an insulator. Silicon Dioxide is a giant covelent bonding which means there are no free electrons.
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!
Are silicon compounds ionic or covalent?
They are covalent. Some are simple molecules, others are giant covalent structures.
Can giant covalent structures conduct electricity when molten?
Some do- for example molten silicon conducts like ametal when molten.
Is mercury has giant structure?
Yes, metallic bonds only ever form giant structures. Mercury is an exception to the rule that giant structures have high melting points.
What is ionic compounds that absorb water into their solid structure form?
Ionic compounds form giant ionic structures. Such structures are also known as giant lattice structure or crystal lattice.
When atoms join by covalent bonds they form?
giant molecoule structures
Does silicon oxide have a simple molecular or giant structure?
silicon (IV) oxide or silicon dioxide has giant covalent structure
Is silicon dioxide a giant or simple structure?
giant
What types of structures does a silicon-oxygen tetrahedron combine to form?
There are five common silicon-oxygen tetrahedra links:Independent tetrahedraSingle chainsDouble chainsSheet silicatesFramework silicates-Madgirl126
What type of structures does a silicon-oxygen tetrahedron combine to form?
There are five common silicon-oxygen tetrahedra links:Independent tetrahedraSingle chainsDouble chainsSheet silicatesFramework silicates-Madgirl126
What following types of compound can form giant structures ionic covalent metal?
the answer is 3
What is giant molecular crystal?
A giant molecular crystal is a type of crystal in which the repeating unit is a large molecule or a complex network of molecules. These crystals have a high degree of structural order and can exhibit unique physical and chemical properties due to the arrangement of the molecules within the crystal lattice. Examples of giant molecular crystals include diamond, graphite, and fullerenes.
