Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Giant covalent structures

Giant covalent structures — practice question

Diamond and graphite both consist of giant covalent structures made from carbon atoms. Which statement best describes graphite?

  • AIt has a strong, rigid three-dimensional structure.
  • BIt has four strong covalent bonds between each carbon atom.
  • CIt has layers, which can slide over each other.
  • DIt has no delocalised electrons so does not conduct electricity.

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