giant molecules
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- Created on: 07-05-15 14:26
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- Giant Molecules
- What is a Giant Molecule?
- A covalently bonded substance containing a huge numberof atoms
- give one example of a giant molecule
- What is an Allotrope?
- When two (or more) forms of an element exist in the same physical state
- Why does Graphite Conduct Electricity?
- there are 4 electrons in carbon and The fourth electron between the layers is delocalised.
- It is a free electron and these free electrons between thelayers allows graphite to conduct electricity and heat.
- Give two Properties of a Giant Molecule?
- high melting and boiling point
- very hard
- do not dissolve in water
- do not conduct electricity as a solid (except graphite)or as a liquid because there are no ions.
- What is a Giant Molecule?
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