Question

Silicon(IV) oxide also has a macromolecular structure.
Describe the macromolecular structure of silicon(IV) oxide

Predict two physical properties which diamond and silicon(IV) oxide have in common

Answer 1

Answer:

Review. Self inductance is defined as the induction of a voltage in a current-carrying wire when the current in the wire itself is changing. ... Inductive reactance is the reduction in current flow in a circuit due to induction.

Answer 2

• Silicon (IV) oxide has a tetrahedral macromolecular structure (similar to diamond). Each Si atom is covalently bonded to four Oxygen atoms. Each Oxygen atom is covalently bonded to two Silicon atoms. The formula is therefore SiO2.
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• Silica (or silicon dioxide), which is found in sand, has a similar structure to diamond, so its properties are similar to diamond. It is hard and has a high melting point, but contains silicon and oxygen atoms, instead of carbon atoms.