CH-281
Giant covalent structures
Chemistry · Secondary 3 · Medium · Giant covalent structures
Diamond has a much higher melting point than silicon dioxide. Which statement correctly explains this difference?
- Diamond has stronger covalent bonds between atoms than silicon dioxide.
- Diamond has weaker covalent bonds so it melts only at very high temperatures.
- Diamond has simple molecules while silicon dioxide is a giant structure.
- Diamond contains metallic bonds but silicon dioxide does not.
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