CH-317
Giant covalent structures
Chemistry · Secondary 3 · Medium · Giant covalent structures
Which statement correctly compares the structure of graphite with that of silicon dioxide (SiO₂)?
- Graphite has layers of atoms that can slide, but silicon dioxide has a 3‑D network without layers.
- Both graphite and silicon dioxide consist of separate small molecules.
- Graphite is a giant ionic lattice, while silicon dioxide is a simple molecular solid.
- Graphite has a 3‑D network, while silicon dioxide has layers that slide easily.
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