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Properties of Simple Molecular Lattice |
- Low melting point and boiling point due to weak attraction - Soft - Non/ poor conductor of electricity |
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Giant covalent structures |
- Non metallic atoms are joined together by strong covalent bonds |
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Properties of a diamond |
- hardest known substance - does not conduct conduct electricity - sparkles when cut |
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Uses of a diamond |
- in tools for dilling and cutting - jewellery |
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Properties of a graphite |
- soft and slippery - soft and dark in color - conducts electricity |
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Uses of a graphite |
- lubricant for engines and locks - for pencil lead - for electrodes |
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Properties of Silica AKA Quartz ( pure silica) |
- hard, can scratch things - hard, lets light through - high melting point |
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Uses of Silica |
- in sandpaper - for making glass and lenses - in bricks for lining furnaces |
