IGCSE Chemistry Revision Notes
Topic:Atoms, elements and compounds
Sub Topic: 2.6 Giant covalent structures
Syllabus Objectives:
CORE:
- Describe the giant covalent structures of graphite and diamond
- Relate the structures and bonding of graphite and diamond to their uses, limited to:
- (a) graphite as a lubricant and as an electrode
- (b) diamond in cutting tools
EXTENDED:
- Describe the giant covalent structure of silicon(IV) oxide, SiO2
- Describe the similarity in properties between diamond and silicon(IV) oxide, related to their structures
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