Structure & Bonding of Carbon (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is a giant covalent structure?
What is a giant covalent structure?
Many atoms joined by covalent bonds
How many covalent bonds does each carbon atom form in diamond?
How many covalent bonds does each carbon atom form in diamond?
Four
What type of structure does diamond have?
What type of structure does diamond have?
3D lattice structure
Why does diamond not conduct electricity?
Why does diamond not conduct electricity?
All electrons used in bonding
Why is diamond very hard?
Why is diamond very hard?
Breaking requires breaking many strong bonds
How many covalent bonds does each carbon atom form in graphite?
How many covalent bonds does each carbon atom form in graphite?
Three
What happens to the fourth electron in graphite?
What happens to the fourth electron in graphite?
It becomes delocalised
Why is graphite soft and slippery?
Why is graphite soft and slippery?
Layers can slide over each other easily
Can graphite conduct electricity?
Can graphite conduct electricity?
Yes, delocalised electrons carry current
Why can graphite conduct electricity but diamond cannot?
Why can graphite conduct electricity but diamond cannot?
Graphite has delocalised electrons
What property do both diamond and graphite share?
What property do both diamond and graphite share?
Very high melting point