Giant Covalent Structures: Diamond & Graphite
Students will compare the structures and properties of diamond and graphite, explaining their diverse uses.
Key Questions
- Explain how the bonding in diamond accounts for its extreme hardness.
- Analyze how the layered structure of graphite enables its use as a lubricant and conductor.
- Differentiate between the bonding in diamond and graphite, despite both being carbon allotropes.
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