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Which of the following is an example of a giant covalent structure?
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MCQ
Type
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Style
Topic
How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances
Question
- A. Water
- B. Diamond
- C. Sodium chloride
- D. Methane
Answer
Diamond
Explanation
Diamond is a giant covalent structure where carbon atoms are bonded together by strong covalent bonds.
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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