Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Giant covalent structures

Giant covalent structures — practice question

Diagrams X, Y and Z show part of a polymer and two giant covalent structures. Which of X, Y or Z could serve as a cutting tool, and which of X, Y or Z could be used to lower friction?

  • Acutting tool: X, reduce friction: Y
  • Bcutting tool: Y, reduce friction: Z
  • Ccutting tool: Z, reduce friction: X
  • Dcutting tool: Z, reduce friction: Y

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