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Question 37
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a.

Silicon (Si\text{Si}Si), phosphorus (P4\text{P}_4P4​), and poly(propene) all contain covalent bonds.

Three chemical structures: 1. Giant covalent structure of silicon, 2. Simple molecular structure of phosphorus (P4), and 3. Polymer structure of poly(propene).

Explain which substance has the highest melting point. Use your knowledge of structure and bonding to support your answer.

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b.

Magnesium chloride is an ionic compound. Explain why ionic compounds can conduct electricity when molten or dissolved in water, but not when solid.

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c.

Construct the dot and cross diagram for the ions in sodium sulfide, Na2S\text{Na}_2\text{S}Na2​S. Show the outer electron shells only.

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