CH-308
Giant covalent structures
Chemistry · Secondary 3 · Medium · Giant covalent structures
Which statement correctly describes the bonding and structure in graphite?
- Each carbon atom forms four single bonds in a 3D network with no free electrons.
- Each carbon atom forms three covalent bonds in layers with delocalised electrons between layers.
- Carbon atoms are arranged in layers of ions held by ionic bonds.
- Carbon atoms form simple molecules with weak covalent bonds between atoms.
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