2.4 Simple and Giant Structure

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What is an ionic compound?

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A compound formed by transferring electrons

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What type of bond holds ions together in an ionic compound?

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Ionic bond

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What is the arrangement of ions in a sodium chloride crystal?

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Regular pattern

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Why do ionic compounds have a regular shape?

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Because of the arrangement of the ions

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What is a giant covalent structure?

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A large molecule formed by many covalent bonds

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What is the difference between a simple molecular substance and a giant covalent structure?

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All of the above

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What type of bond exists between carbon atoms in diamond?

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Covalent bond

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Why is diamond so hard?

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Due to the strong covalent bonds between carbon atoms

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What is the main use of diamond?

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Cutting and drilling tools

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What is the structure of graphite?

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A network of carbon atoms arranged in layers