Chemistry GCSE
Covalent bonds in the network
What Covalent bonds in the network means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Covalent bonds in the network
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These must be overcome to melt or boil a giant covalent substance, and the energy needed depends on their number and strength per atom.
Topics that use Covalent bonds in the network
- Giant covalent structures (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Giant covalent structure
- Giant covalent structures
- Intermolecular forces
- Simple molecular substance
- Structure–property relationships
- Allotropes of carbon
- Melting points
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