Diamond (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards
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Diamond is a form of which element
Diamond is a form of which element
Carbon
No. of C atoms each C bonds to in diamond
No. of C atoms each C bonds to in diamond
Four
Type of structure in diamond
Type of structure in diamond
Giant covalent structure
How hard is diamond?
How hard is diamond?
Extremely hard
Why is diamond extremely hard
Why is diamond extremely hard
Carbon atoms tightly bonded together
Melting & boiling points of diamond
Melting & boiling points of diamond
Very high
Why diamond has high melting/boiling points
Why diamond has high melting/boiling points
Strong bonds between carbon atoms
Electrical conductivity of diamond
Electrical conductivity of diamond
Does not conduct electricity
Why diamond is non-conductive
Why diamond is non-conductive
No free electrons or charged particles