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This quiz contains 8 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.

covalent / ionic / simple / complex / small / giant


Atoms can share electrons to form bonds.


Covalent substances that only contain a few atoms are called molecular substances. 


On the other hand, covalent substances with millions of atoms are called covalent structures.

covalent
simple
giant

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Which of these is an example of a giant molecular structure?

Water

Carbon dioxide

Ammonia

Silicon dioxide (silica)

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solid / gaseous / energy / intermolecular / high / low


In simple molecular substances, the individual molecules are held together by forces that exist between the molecules. 


These intermolecular forces are weak and so don't require very much to break.


This means that they can be broken at relatively temperatures. As a result most simple molecular substances exist in the state at room temperature.

intermolecular
energy
low
gaseous

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Illustration showing the states of halogens at room temperature with chlorine as a gas, bromine as a liquid, and iodine as a solid.

The halogens exist in different states at room temperature.


boiling / solid / liquid / gas / smaller / larger


  1. Chlorine is a at room temperature.
  2. Bromine is a at room temperature.
  3. Iodine is a at room temperature and gives off purple fumes. 


The reason they are in different states at room temperature is that they have different melting and points. As you go down group 7, the atoms (and thus molecules) get . This means there will be more intermolecular forces, and so more energy (and a higher temperature) will be required to break them.  

gas
liquid
solid
boiling
larger

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Select two properties of simple molecular substances:

Conduct electricity 

Unable to conduct electricity

High boiling points

Low boiling points

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small / giant / carbon / hydrogen / shape / lattice


Diamond and graphite are both made from the element , and are examples of covalent structures.


Their atoms are arranged in a regular repeating structure with many multiple covalent bonds between each atom. 

carbon
giant
lattice

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Illustration showing a Bunsen burner heating a giant covalent structure to demonstrate its high melting point.

Do giant covalent structures have high or low melting points?

High

Low

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Select all the properties of diamond.

(Select all that apply).

Doesn't conduct electricity

Strong 

Conducts electricity 

High melting and boiling point 

Weak

Low melting and boiling point 

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