Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Giant covalent structures

Giant covalent structures — practice question

Substances with giant covalent structures can serve as lubricants and also as cutting tools for hard materials. The diagrams illustrate the atomic arrangement in two giant covalent substances, P and Q. Which statement is correct?

  • AOnly P is used as a cutting tool and only Q is used as a lubricant.
  • BOnly P is used as a lubricant and only Q is used as a cutting tool.
  • CP and Q are both used as cutting tools.
  • DP and Q are both used as lubricants.

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