Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Giant covalent structures

Giant covalent structures — practice question

Which row correctly gives the structures and uses of diamond and graphite?

  • Adiamond has a giant covalent structure; diamond is used to make electrodes
  • Bdiamond has a simple covalent structure; diamond is used to make cutting tools
  • Cgraphite has a giant covalent structure; graphite is used as a lubricant
  • Dgraphite has a simple covalent structure; graphite is used to make cutting tools

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