Studied by 5 peopleDiamond
________ and graphite, allotropes of carbon have giant covalent structures.
Sand
________ (silicon dioxide) is another giant molecular structure.
organic solvents
Most simple molecular compounds are soluble in ________ but not in water.
Graphite
A slippery allotrope of carbon.
Giant Molecular Structure
A substance containing a large number of atoms which are covalently bonded.
covalent bond
One ________ is represented by one line in the structural formula.
Covalent Bond
Chemical bonds formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.
Metallic Bonds
A type of chemical bonding that arises from the electrostatic attractive force between conduction electrons and positively charged metal ions.
Dutile
Able to be deformed without losing toughness..
Malleable
Able to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking or cracking.
Allotropes
Each of two or more different physical forms in which an element can exist.
Diamond
Allotrope of carbon used for cutting due to its sharp edges.
Electrons
Stable subatomic particle with a negative charge.
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