Edexcel GCSE Chemistry · 1CH0
Specification 1.35 · Paper 1, Paper 2
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GCSE Chemistry · key term
A substance containing a very large, continuous network of atoms joined by covalent bonds.
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Specification 1.35 · Paper 1, Paper 2
If asked to classify them, state that both diamond and graphite are giant covalent substances.
Do not assume that substances containing covalent bonds must consist of small, separate molecules; giant covalent substances contain an extended network of bonded atoms.
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