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Explain why silicon dioxide is a suitable material for lining furnaces.

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Silicon dioxide has a high melting/boiling point.

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This is because each atom has four strong covalent (forming a giant covalent structure) that require a large amount of energy to break.

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Silicon dioxide is suitable for lining furnaces because of its very high melting point of 1,600 to 1,725 degrees celcius.
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