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Explain the difference:
Diamond and graphite
Distinguish Between
Solution
|
Diamond
|
Graphite |
| Diamond is an extremely hard material. | Graphite is black, soft and smooth. |
| In the diamond crystal, each carbon atom is linked to four other carbon atoms at specific distances. | In graphite, six carbon atoms form a hexagon and are at specific distances from each other. Within each layer every carbon atom has three carbon atoms around it at equal distances. |
| Diamond is Bad conductor of electricity. | Graphite is Good conductor of heat and electricity. |
| It is used, as an ornament, to cut glass and in drilling machines. | It is used as lubricant. |
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