Structure & Bonding of Carbon (OCR GCSE Chemistry A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards

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Element in diamond

Carbon

No. of bonds per carbon atom in diamond

Four

Type of structure in diamond

Giant covalent structure

Diamond's hardness

Extremely hard

Reason for diamond's hardness

Carbon atoms are tightly bonded together

Diamond's melting point

Very high

Diamond's boiling point

Very high

Diamond's electrical conductivity

Does not conduct electricity

Why diamond doesn't conduct electricity

No free electrons or charged particles

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