Diamond (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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How many other carbon atoms is each carbon atom bonded to in diamond?
How many other carbon atoms is each carbon atom bonded to in diamond?
Four
What type of structure does diamond have?
What type of structure does diamond have?
Giant covalent structure
Which property best describes the hardness of diamond?
Which property best describes the hardness of diamond?
Extremely hard
Why is diamond extremely hard?
Why is diamond extremely hard?
Carbon atoms are tightly bonded
What is true about diamond's melting and boiling points?
What is true about diamond's melting and boiling points?
Very high melting and boiling points
Why does diamond have very high melting and boiling points?
Why does diamond have very high melting and boiling points?
Strong bonds between carbon atoms
Does diamond conduct electricity?
Does diamond conduct electricity?
No, it does not conduct electricity
Why can't diamond conduct electricity?
Why can't diamond conduct electricity?
It has no free electrons