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Giant covalent structures
Explain the giant covalent structures found in graphite and diamond.
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- Explain the giant covalent structures found in graphite and diamond.
- Connect the structures and bonding of graphite and diamond to their applications, specifically: (a) graphite used as a lubricant and electrode (b) diamond utilized in cutting tools.
- Explain the giant covalent structure of silicon dioxide (SiO2).
- Discuss the similarities in properties between diamond and silicon dioxide, in relation to their structures.
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