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What is the difference between simple and giant covenant bonds

The bonds aren’t simple or giant, the molecules are! So you should say simple covalent molecules and giant covalent molecules rather than bonds.
Simple covalent molecules are ones with covalent bonds between atoms, but weak forces between molecules. So for molecules like CO2, the bonding between *atoms* is covalent, and not broken when heated, but the ‘bonding’ between *molecules* is actually weak intermolecular forces, which are easily broken, so simple covalent molecules have low melting/boiling points.

Giant covalent structures are ones with covalent bonds between every atom, forming a giant lattice structure like diamond. These bonds are very strong, hence why diamond is hard and has a high melting point!
Hope this helps :smile: