Types of Covalent Structutes

• What type of bond do non-metals form by sharing electrons?

  Covalent bonds
• What are small molecules formed by non-metals called?

  Simple molecular substances
• What is the result of non-metals forming covalent bonds?

  Atoms have full outer shells
• What are examples of giant covalent structures?

  Diamond, graphite, silicon dioxide
• What is the strength of covalent bonds?

  Covalent bonds are very strong
• What must be broken to melt or boil chlorine?

  Weak intermolecular forces
• How do intermolecular forces affect boiling points?

  More forces increase boiling points
• At what temperature does chlorine boil?

  • 34 degrees Celsius
• What is the boiling point of bromine?

  59 degrees Celsius
• What is the boiling point of iodine?

  184 degrees Celsius
• Why do simple molecular substances not conduct electricity?

  They have no free electrons
• What is the structure of giant covalent structures?

  Regular repeating lattices
• What are the properties of giant covalent structures?

  Strong, high melting and boiling points
• Why don't giant covalent structures conduct electricity?

  They lack charged particles
• What is silicon dioxide also known as?

  Silica
• What is the ratio of silicon to oxygen in silicon dioxide?

  1 to 2
• How do the properties of simple molecular substances compare to giant covalent structures?

  Simple substances have lower melting points
• What is the main component of sand?

  Silicon dioxide
• What are the key differences between simple molecular substances and giant covalent structures?

  • Simple molecular substances:
  • Small molecules
  • Weak intermolecular forces
  • Low melting and boiling points
  • Do not conduct electricity

  
  

  • Giant covalent structures:
  • Large networks of atoms
  • Strong covalent bonds
  • High melting and boiling points
  • Generally do not conduct electricity
• What is the significance of recognizing giant covalent structures?

  They are important in various applications