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Atomic Structure

Properties of Giant Molecules.

They have high melting and boiling points due to strong covalent bonds.

They are very hard (due to strong covalent bonds).

They do not dissolve in water.

They do not conduct electricity as solid (except graphite) or liquid
because there are no ions.

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