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Explain why the melting point of silicon (IV) oxide is much higher than that of sulphur (IV) oxide.

Answer Text:
Both oxides have strong covalent bonding but Silicon (IV) oxide has a giant atomic/covalent structure which is stronger than simple molecular structure which Sulphur (IV) oxide has.