Silicon carbide, SiC, has the three-dimensional structureshown in the figure.(a) Name another compound that has the same structure.(b) Would you expect the bonding in SiC to be predominantlyionic,...

Silicon carbide, SiC, has the three-dimensional structureshown in the figure.(a) Name another compound that has the same structure.
(b) Would you expect the bonding in SiC to be predominantly
ionic, metallic, or covalent? (c) How do the bonding
and structure of SiC lead to its high thermal stability
(to 2700 °C) and exceptional hardness?