Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Giant covalent structures

Giant covalent structures — practice question

(a(i))[3]

Explain, using structure and bonding, why diamond and iodine have different melting points.

(a(ii))[2]

Explain, using structure and bonding, why calcium and iodine differ in electrical conductivity.

(b)[2]

Diamond and graphite are different forms of carbon. Explain, in terms of structure, why graphite is used as a lubricant.

(c)[2]

A compound containing sodium, iodine and oxygen has $11.62\%$ sodium, $64.14\%$ iodine and $24.24\%$ oxygen by mass. Deduce the empirical formula of this compound.

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