Structure & Bonding of Carbon (OCR GCSE Chemistry A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Element in diamond
Element in diamond
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
Diamond's hardness
Diamond's hardness
Extremely hard
Reason for diamond's hardness
Reason for diamond's hardness
Carbon atoms are tightly bonded together
Diamond's melting point
Diamond's melting point
Very high
Diamond's boiling point
Diamond's boiling point
Very high
Diamond's electrical conductivity
Diamond's electrical conductivity
Does not conduct electricity
Why diamond doesn't conduct electricity
Why diamond doesn't conduct electricity
No free electrons or charged particles
