CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 2.6.4 Similarity in Properties Between Questions

Compare diamond with silicon(IV) oxide and explain how giant covalent bonding determines their properties.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • compare diamond and silicon(IV) oxide giant structures
  • relate giant covalent bonding to high melting points
  • identify shared properties of diamond and silicon(IV) oxide
  • explain silicon(IV) oxide physical properties from structure
  • distinguish giant structures from simple molecular structures

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 2.6.4 Similarity in Properties Between Questions question 1

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Which row about the properties of both diamond and silicon(IV) oxide is correct?

conductor

of electricity

type of

molecule

yes

giant covalent

yes

simple covalent

no

giant covalent

no

simple covalent

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