Types of covalent structures

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What are simple covalent structures

molecules that contain small amounts of covalently bonded atoms which have weak intermolecular forces between them

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Properties of simple covalent structures

Low melting and boiling points

Strong covalent bonds

weak intermolecular forces

unable to conduct electricity

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What are giant covalent structures

One large structure of regularly repeating lattices linked through covalent bonds

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Properties of giant covalent structures

High melting and boiling point

Cannot conduct electricity

No intermolecular forces as every atom is bonded into one structure

Strong covalent bonds

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3 example sopf giant covalent structures

Diamond

Silica

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