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(e)  Diamond and graphite are useful in our daily life. State one of the uses for each.

                             diamond :
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                             graphite :
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                         (f)  Silicon dioxide is another macromolecule.
                             Describe the structure of silicon dioxide.

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                       5  Copper is a transition metal. Copper atoms are bonded by metallic bonds.

                         (a)  Describe the lattice structure of copper metal. You may draw a diagram.




















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                         (b)  Copper is a good conductor of electricity. Explain why.



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                         (c)  Name another two properties to show it is a typical metal.





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                         (d)  Copper can be shaped. Explain why.






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