English National Curriculum Science

12. Explore diamond and silicon dioxide

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Describe the structure of giant covalent molecules

Describe the properties of giant covalent molecules and then link these properties to their structures

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covalent

A type of bond where a pair of electrons are shared between two atoms.

intermolecular

Existing or taking place between molecules.

diamond

Stone which is a colourless and clear crystalline created from pure carbon.

silicon

Chemical element which is a non-metal and is semi-conductive, it is used in creating electronic circuits, it is the atomic number 14.

carbon

Chemical element which is a non-metal and has two main forms being graphite and diamond, it is the atomic number 6.

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