Classification Of Crystalline Solids
Chapter Name : The Solid State |
Sub Topic Code : 102_12_01_04_04 |
Topic Name : Classification Of Crystalline Solids |
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Sub Topic Name : Covalent Or Network Solids |
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Introduction
One single molecule is the whole crystal
Pre-Requisites:
Crystalline Solids
Activity:
Graphite is the only form of C that can conduct electricity and the only non-metal too All covalent solids are giant molecules Try and categorize solids around you into the different categories
Real Life Question:
Is Graphite an excellent lubricant?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Covalent / network solid | Consist of 1 single atom |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Keep on classifying different compounds into categories | It ll help you know the different types of solids better |
Real life uses :
Diamond is used in jewelry Graphite is used as a lubricant
Places to visit :
Chemistry lab
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Diamond Quartz | network solid network solid |
What you learn in Theory:
network solids
What you learn in Practice:
Only graphite is the network solid that is a good conductor