(a) Explain why diamond has a high melting point.
(b) State any two uses of diamond.

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(a) Diamonds have a very high melting point, as a huge amount of heat energy is required to break the strong covalent bonds in one crystal of a diamond. The melting point of diamond is above $3500^{o} C$ .

(b) Uses of diamonds:
(i) As diamonds have an extraordinary shine, they are used in making jewellery.
(ii) Diamonds, due to their hardness, are used in instruments like glass cutters, grinders. They are also used as abrasives for polishing.

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(a) Explain why diamond has a high melting point. (b) State any two uses of diamond.

(a) Explain why diamond has a high melting point.
(b) State any two uses of diamond.