Question

A child accidentally drops a diamond in a charcoal fire. Will diamond change into a new form? Give reason.

Answer 1

1. Each Carbon atom in a Diamond is tetrahedrally covalently connected to four other Carbon atoms.
2. The compact and rigid three-dimensional structure of Carbon atoms in the diamond gives it a very high density.
3. No, Diamond will ever alter because the charcoal fire is not sufficient for the diamond to melt. As the melting point of the diamond is very high.