Difference between diamond and graphite ? (four marks)
Dear Student,
Diamond and graphite can be differentiated from each other in the following manner.
Diamond
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Graphite
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It is the hardest mineral known.
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It is one of the softest mineral
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Carbon bonded to four different carbon atoms forming tetrahedron.
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Each carbon atom is joined to three other carbon atoms by strong covalent bonds to form flat hexagonal rings.
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Tetrahedrons combine to form 3-D structure.
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Has 2-D layer-like hexagonal structure.
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Does not conduct electricity
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Good conductor of electricity
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