C3 diamond, graphite (2)

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11 (c) Both diamond and graphite have giant molecular structures. Silicon dioxide also has a giant molecular structure. Look at the structure of silicon dioxide.

silicon atom oxygen atom

Explain, using ideas about structure and bonding, why silicon dioxide has a high melting point. ................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................................................. [2] [Total: 5]

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