Diamond and Graphite Flashcards

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Difference b/w diamond and graphite ?

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  • Diamond: hard, brittle, translucent, NOT a conductor
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How to know which type of bond is being overcome in elements ?

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check melting point !
- low: LDF
- high: - metals: metallic
- non-metal: covelent

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Why are metals malleable ?

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The sea of valence e- can act as a glue, holding metal atoms together even as they move relative close to e/a

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What type of bonding does diamond have ?

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covalent bonds (4 bonds of 4 identical C)

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