Question
Diamond and graphite are allotropes of carbon. In terms of structure and bonding. Explain the following
a. Diamond is used in drilling through hard rocks.
b. Graphite is used as a lubricant.
a. Diamond is used in drilling through hard rocks.
b. Graphite is used as a lubricant.
Answer
a. In diamond all the carbon atoms are joined together by covalent bonds hence very hard.
b. The carbon atoms is graphite are bonded in layers thus slide over are another easily since the layers are held by weak van der waal forces.
b. The carbon atoms is graphite are bonded in layers thus slide over are another easily since the layers are held by weak van der waal forces.
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