Questions :
1) wha are the 2 uses of the 5 halogen atoms ??
2) explain by giving its structure why diamond is so hard ?? [4]
3) explain the structure of Diamond ??
4) describe the structure of germanium ?
alright; use of chlorine: uised to make PVC, used in making hose hold beach
use of bromine, used in photography, used to make medicine
use in flourine: used to make toothpste, used to add in water for dental care
use idoine, used in the treatment of thyroid gland, used to make medicine
use os astatine, we dont have uses to learn in syllabus, but is used in making medicine, and is used to treat thyroid gland.
2) each carbon atom is held in its place by 4 strong covalent bonds. so diamond is very hard and can be used as jewelry or in drilling or cutting equipment.
3)diamond is tetrahedron in shape. and 4 carbon atoms is covalently bonded with 4 other carbon atom.
4)germanium would have the same structure as carbon and silicon, which would be tetrahedron,
so yes godfather what u said abou germanium is correct, and lil wayne this answer is correct.
and silicon has the same structure and properties as diamond, except the hardness property.
hope this helped nanavil. any othe questions u have plz do ask me