allotrope: dif atomic / molecular arrangement, same element, same physical state
element C: giant covalent structures, tetrahedron, layers of hexagonal - shaped forms, very strong covalent bonds, 1 free e- per C, no intermolecular forces → conduct 4 ? no
Silicon (IV) Oxide: macromolecular, occurs naturally as sand, quartz, 10 bonds to 2 Si, 1- Si bonds to 4 Os