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Giant covalent structures

Chemistry · IGCSE · Cambridge · Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Chemistry 0971 (Extended) (2026–2028) · Specification point · 2.6 · Atoms, elements and compounds

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Diamond

Giant covalent structure of silicon dioxide

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2.6 Giant covalent structures

Core	Supplement
$1 Describe the giant covalent structures of graphite and diamond$	$3 Describe the giant covalent structure of silicon(IV) oxide, SiO₂$
$2 Relate the structures and bonding of graphite and diamond to their uses, limited to: (a) graphite as a lubricant and as an electrode (b) diamond in cutting tools$	$4 Describe the similarity in properties between diamond and silicon(IV) oxide, related to their structures$