Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Structure And Bonding (Section 1 - No. 38)
Which of the following best describes the structure of a giant covalent lattice?
A three-dimensional network of atoms held together by covalent bonds.
A network of ions held together by electrostatic forces.
A collection of molecules held together by weak intermolecular forces.
A lattice of metal atoms surrounded by a sea of delocalized electrons.
Explanation
Giant covalent lattices consist of a three-dimensional network of covalently bonded atoms.
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