Molymod Silicon Dioxide Model – Diamond-Like Structure (66 Atoms) (Code 80487)

The Molymod Silicon Dioxide model is a detailed molecular construction kit representing the atomic structure of silicon dioxide (SiO₂). It is designed to illustrate the extended three-dimensional network structure found in materials such as quartz and silica.

This model features a diamond-like lattice structure consisting of 66 atoms, helping students visualise how silicon and oxygen atoms are arranged in a repeating covalent network.

Key Features

• Model of silicon dioxide (SiO₂)
• Represents a diamond-like covalent network structure
• Contains 66 atoms in total
• Helps demonstrate giant covalent structures
• Supports visualisation of bonding in silica and quartz
• Ideal for hands-on molecular modelling activities

Educational Applications

Suitable for school, college, and university chemistry teaching, this model is used to support understanding of bonding and structure in giant covalent materials.

• Understanding giant covalent structures
• Comparing silicon dioxide with diamond structures
• Teaching bonding and lattice formation
• Explaining properties of quartz, silica, and glass

Clear, durable, and educationally effective, the Molymod silicon dioxide model provides a tangible way to explore complex atomic structures in inorganic chemistry.