Structure & Bonding of Carbon (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards
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What element is diamond made from?
What element is diamond made from?
Carbon
No. of bonds per carbon atom in diamond
No. of bonds per carbon atom in diamond
Four
Type of structure in diamond
Type of structure in diamond
Giant covalent structure
Hardness of diamond
Hardness of diamond
Extremely hard
Why diamond is extremely hard
Why diamond is extremely hard
Carbon atoms are 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 doesn't conduct electricity
Why diamond doesn't conduct electricity
No free electrons or charged particles