CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 2.6.3 Giant Covalent Structure of Questions
Analyse the giant covalent structure of silicon(IV) oxide and link its bonding to physical properties.
- Syllabus
- 2026–2028
- Course
- Chemistry 0620
Exam points
- identify the giant covalent structure of silicon(IV) oxide
- describe silicon and oxygen bonding in silicon(IV) oxide
- count silicon neighbours around oxygen atoms
- relate silicon(IV) oxide structure to hardness and melting point
- explain why silicon(IV) oxide does not conduct electricity
CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 2.6.3 Giant Covalent Structure of Questions question 1
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Which substance has a similar structure to silicon(IV) oxide?
A
carbon dioxide
B
diamond
C
graphite
D
sodium oxide
B
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