Giant covalent structures
2.6What the syllabus asks of you
- Describe the giant covalent structures of 3 Describe the giant covalent structure of graphite and diamond silicon(IV) oxide, SiO2
- Relate the structures and bonding of graphite 4 Describe the similarity in properties between and diamond to their uses, limited to: diamond and silicon(IV) oxide, related to their (a) graphite as a lubricant and as an electrode structures (b) diamond in cutting tools
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Chapter 2: Giant covalent structures
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