CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 2.6.1 Giant Covalent Structures of Graphite Questions

Compare giant covalent structures such as diamond, graphite and silicon and link structure to properties.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • identify giant covalent structures
  • compare diamond and graphite structures
  • relate macromolecular structure to properties
  • count covalent bonds in giant covalent structures
  • distinguish macromolecules from simple molecular substances

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 2.6.1 Giant Covalent Structures of Graphite Questions question 1

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Information about four substances, W, X, Y and Z, is shown.

Table for Question CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 2.6.1 Giant Covalent Structures of Graphite Questions question 1 — CAIE IGCSE Chemistry

W, X, Y and Z are graphite, poly(ethene), sodium chloride and silicon(IV) oxide but not in that order.

What are W, X, Y and Z ?

W

X

Y

Z

graphite

poly(ethene)

silicon(IV) oxide

sodium chloride

sodium chloride

graphite

poly(ethene)

silicon(IV) oxide

poly(ethene)

sodium chloride

graphite

silicon(IV) oxide

silicon(IV) oxide

graphite

poly(ethene)

sodium chloride

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