Mineral Name | Graphite | Diamond |
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Name | From the Greek graphos, to write | Corruption of the Greek word adamas, the invincible |
Why does graphite and diamond have different properties?
- 1 Why does graphite and diamond have different properties?
- 2 Do graphite and diamond undergo same chemical properties?
- 3 Which property is same in graphite and diamond?
- 4 How are graphite and diamond similar and different?
- 5 What is the difference between diamond and graphite structure?
- 6 What is the common between diamond and graphite?
- 7 How do diamond and graphite differ in their physical properties?
- 8 What are 3 differences between diamond and graphite?
- 9 What are 5 differences between diamond and graphite?
The way the carbon atoms are arranged in space, however, is different for the three materials, making them allotropes of carbon. The differing properties of carbon and diamond arise from their distinct crystal structures.
Do graphite and diamond undergo same chemical properties?
Explanation: Diamond and graphite are both made up of carbon and have same chemical properties as that of carbon and they both undergo same type of chemical reactions.
Which property is same in graphite and diamond?
As both graphite and Diamond are allotropes of carbon, the atomic weight of either of them will be equal to the atomic weight of carbon.
How are graphite and diamond similar and different?
Mineral Name | Graphite | Diamond |
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Crystal System | Hexagonal | Isometric |
Crystal Class | ||
Space Group | C63/mmc | Fd3m |
What is the difference between diamond and graphite structure?
Diamond: each carbon atom bonds to 4 other carbon atoms, WHILST, Graphite: each carbon atom bonds to 3 other carbon atoms. Thus, diamond bears more of a tetrahedral structure, whereas graphite takes the form of layers. The presence of layers means that atoms can slide over each other easily.
What is the common between diamond and graphite?
The common thing in graphite and diamond is their crystalline crystal structure. This is because the carbon atom in both diamond and graphite are regularly arranged to make a crystal.
How do diamond and graphite differ in their physical properties?
These carbon atoms layers slip over each giving graphite a soft nature. Whereas, the Diamond is very hard in nature. 2. Diamond have high density because of closely packed molecules whereas graphite has low density because of large spaces between molecules.
What are 3 differences between diamond and graphite?
Diamond | Graphite |
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4. It has huge three dimensional network structure. | 4. It has two dimensional sheet like structure. |
5. It does not possess any lustre | 5. It a has metallic lustre. |
6. It a has very high melting point. | 6. It has low metling point. |
What are 5 differences between diamond and graphite?
- In graphite, each carbon atom is linked to three other carbon atoms forming a hexagonal structure.
- Graphite is a soft, slippery and smooth substance.
- It is opaque and has a slight metallic sheen.