Chemical Bonding and Structure · Chemical Bonding

Covalent Molecules and Giant Structures

Distinguishing between simple molecular structures and giant covalent networks like diamond and graphite.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does electron sharing lead to the formation of distinct molecular shapes?
  2. 2Why does the arrangement of carbon atoms in graphite allow for lubrication while diamond is abrasive?
  3. 3What determines the strength of intermolecular forces versus intramolecular bonds?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Covalent Bonding - S3MOE: Chemical Bonding and Structure - S3
Level: Secondary 3
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Chemical Bonding and Structure
Period: Chemical Bonding

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