Diamond (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is the main feature of a diamond's structure?
What is the main feature of a diamond's structure?
Atoms arranged in a 3D network
Why is diamond very hard?
Why is diamond very hard?
Strong covalent bonds in 3D network
Which element is primarily involved in diamond?
Which element is primarily involved in diamond?
Carbon
What property results from the 3D structure of diamond?
What property results from the 3D structure of diamond?
High hardness
How are atoms connected in a diamond?
How are atoms connected in a diamond?
Strong covalent bonds in a network
What does the strength of diamond's bonds lead to?
What does the strength of diamond's bonds lead to?
High melting point
What distinguishes diamond from graphite?
What distinguishes diamond from graphite?
3D covalent network
How does the structure affect diamond's use?
How does the structure affect diamond's use?
Very hard, used in cutting tools
What describes diamond's crystal form?
What describes diamond's crystal form?
Cubic crystal structure
What kind of bonds hold the diamond network?
What kind of bonds hold the diamond network?
Covalent bonds