Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Giant covalent structures

Giant covalent structures — practice question

Which statement about the structure and properties of silicon(IV) oxide is incorrect?

  • AIt has a giant structure similar to that of diamond.
  • BIt has a high melting point due to the strong attractive force between molecules.
  • CThere are strong covalent bonds between silicon and oxygen.
  • DThere are no free electrons, so silicon(IV) oxide does not conduct electricity.

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