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