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What must be overcome to melt or boil a giant covalent substance?
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How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances
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What must be overcome to melt or boil a giant covalent substance?
Answer
Covalent bonds must be overcome to melt or boil a giant covalent substance.
Explanation
This question tests the understanding of the properties of giant covalent structures and the nature of the bonds that hold them together. It requires students to recall that the strong covalent bonds are responsible for the high melting and boiling points of these substances.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Bonding in Giant Covalent Structures
Students often state that covalent bonds are broken when a giant covalent substance melts or boils.
Students should clarify that it is the strong covalent bonds that must be overcome, not broken, to change the state of the substance.
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