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What type of bonding is responsible for the high melting points of giant covalent structures?
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How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances
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What type of bonding is responsible for the high melting points of giant covalent structures?
Answer
The high melting points of giant covalent structures are due to strong covalent bonding between the atoms throughout the structure.
Explanation
This answer is strong as it identifies the specific type of bonding responsible for the properties of giant covalent structures, testing recall of key concepts in bonding and structure.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding melting points
Students often think that giant covalent structures have low melting points because they are made of non-metal atoms.
Emphasize that giant covalent structures are held together by many strong covalent bonds, which require a lot of energy to break, resulting in very high melting points.
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