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2.6 Giant covalent structures

Syllabus
0620–2026–2027
Topic
2.6
Level
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2.6.1—Giant covalent structures of graphite

  • Describe giant covalent structures of graphite and diamond

2.6.2—Relate the structures and bonding of

  • Relate the structures and bonding of graphite and diamond to their uses, (a) graphite as a lubricant and as an electrode (b) diamond in cutting tools

2.6.3—Giant covalent structure of

  • Describe giant covalent structure of silicon(IV) oxide, SiO2

2.6.4—Similarity in properties between

  • Describe similarity in properties between diamond and silicon(IV) oxide, related to their structures

Objective notes

4 learning objectives
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