Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Giant covalent structures

Giant covalent structures — practice question

Silicon dioxide has a giant structure. Every silicon atom is covalently bonded to four oxygen atoms. A section of the structure is shown. Which property would silicon dioxide be expected to have?

  • Aa good conductor of electricity
  • Ba high melting point
  • Creacts with hydrochloric acid
  • Dsoluble in water

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