Giant covalent structures and forms of carbon
Diamond, graphite and silicon dioxide, then graphene, fullerenes and nanotubes, and how structure decides hardness, melting point and conduction.
You will be able to
- Explain the very high melting points of giant covalent structures
- Compare diamond and graphite and link structure to properties and uses
- Identify a structure type from property data
24 minutes, 8 exam-style questions.