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Giant covalent structures: CAIE IGCSE Chemistry questions

Every CAIE IGCSE Chemistry exam question on 2.6 Giant covalent structures, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q7

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    1 mark2.6 Giant covalent structures
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 7: Which substance has a giant covalent structure? A sodium chloride B sodium C ethane D diamond

  2. Q1(a)(iii)

    June 2024 · Paper 3

    1 mark2.6 Giant covalent structures
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    June 2024 Paper 3, question 1(a)(iii): a giant covalent structure [1]

  3. Q6

    Specimen · Paper 1

    1 mark2.6 Giant covalent structures
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    Specimen Paper 1, question 6: The ‘lead’ in a pencil is made of a mixture of graphite and clay. ‘lead’ When the percentage of graphite is increased, the pencil moves across the paper more ea

  4. Q4

    Specimen · Paper 2

    1 mark2.6 Giant covalent structures
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    Specimen Paper 2, question 4: The ‘lead’ in a pencil is made of a mixture of graphite and clay. ‘lead’ When the percentage of graphite is increased, the pencil moves across the paper more ea

  5. Q5(a)

    Specimen · Paper 3

    2 marks2.6 Giant covalent structures2.5 Simple molecules and covalent bonds
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    Specimen Paper 3, question 5(a): Complete Table 5.1 to show the electrical conductivity of solid diamond and molten sulfur. [2]
All 5 questions on Giant covalent structures, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q7 (1 mark): Which substance has a giant covalent structure? A sodium chloride B sodium C ethane D diamond
  2. June 2024, Paper 3, Q1(a)(iii) (1 mark): a giant covalent structure [1]
  3. Specimen, Paper 1, Q6 (1 mark): The ‘lead’ in a pencil is made of a mixture of graphite and clay. ‘lead’ When the percentage of graphite is increased, the pencil moves across the paper more ea
  4. Specimen, Paper 2, Q4 (1 mark): The ‘lead’ in a pencil is made of a mixture of graphite and clay. ‘lead’ When the percentage of graphite is increased, the pencil moves across the paper more ea
  5. Specimen, Paper 3, Q5(a) (2 marks): Complete Table 5.1 to show the electrical conductivity of solid diamond and molten sulfur. [2]

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