Edexcel A-Level Chemistry AS 3.12 The Different Structures Formed By Giant Lattices of Carbon Atoms Topic Practice

Question 1

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The elements carbon and silicon both form dioxides.

The structure of silicon dioxide may be referred to as a diamond structure.

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silicon
- oxygen

Using your knowledge of the structure of diamond, suggest how the structure of silicon dioxide is similar to that of diamond.

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