Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Giant covalent structures

Giant covalent structures — practice question

A set of statements about graphite and silicon(IV) oxide, $\text{SiO}_2$, is given. Which statement is correct?

  • ASilicon(IV) oxide is found as an impurity in iron ore.
  • BThe angles between the atoms in silicon(IV) oxide and graphite are the same.
  • CThe melting points of silicon(IV) oxide and graphite are high because ionic bonds are stronger than covalent bonds.
  • DWhen graphite acts as a lubricant, the covalent bonds between the layers are broken.

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