Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry
2.6Giant covalent structures
Giant covalent structures in Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 2.6.1Describe the giant covalent structures of graphite and diamond.
- 2.6.2Relate the structure and bonding of graphite and diamond to their uses: graphite as a lubricant and as an electrode, and diamond in cutting tools.
- 2.6.3Supplement: describe the giant covalent structure of silicon(IV) oxide, SiO₂.
- 2.6.4Supplement: describe how the properties of silicon(IV) oxide resemble those of diamond and relate this to their structures.
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