Covalent Network Solids

Mr. Anderson explains covalent network solids, focusing on their structure and properties. He discusses examples like diamond, graphite, and silicon, highlighting their unique characteristics. The video covers how doping affects conductivity, leading to applications in transistors and electronics. The importance of covalent bonds and the role of valence electrons in forming these structures are emphasized.

What are covalent network solids and how are they formed?

Explain the difference in properties between diamond and graphite.

What role do valence electrons play in the structure of covalent network solids?

Describe how the structure of graphite contributes to its softness.

What are the implications of having a high melting point in covalent network solids?

How does the three-dimensional structure of silicon differ from that of graphite?

What is doping in the context of semiconductors, and how does it affect conductivity?