Question
5 Giant structures can be formed from millions of atoms held together by: Metallic bonds Ionic bonds Ionic, covalent or metallic bonds Covalent bonds
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Ionic, covalent or metallic bonds
Explanation
This question revolves around the topic of chemical bonding, specifically the three key forms of chemical bonds - ionic, covalent and metallic bonds. Ideally, there are clear differences between the three bondings. Giant structures, which simply refer to a giant molecular structure such as big crystals with many atoms, ions or molecules arranged in a lattice structure, can be formed from three main types of chemical bondings. These are: - Ionic bonds, which often form crystal lattice structure in solids like sodium chloride.- Covalent bonds, which hold together atoms in molecules resulting in a network of particles like in diamond. - Metallic bonds, hold atoms together in a metallic crystal lattice where valence electrons are delocalized within the crystal exist and thus can create a giant structure like in metals.Therefore the possibility of all three types of bonds, namely ionic bond, covalent bond, and metallic bond being involved in the formation of giant structures is high. This fourth option is available among the response options.