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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question
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Why are most giant covalent structures non-conductors?
Options
A Because they don't contain mobile charged particles, except graphite which contains delocalized electrons
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B Because they have no electrons
C Because they are too dense
D Because they are gases
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Most giant covalent structures are non-conductors because they don't contain mobile charged particles, except graphite which contains delocalized electrons.

Hint

The notes explain this with an exception.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 867 of 1872
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