Question

Is diamond a metal or a non metal?

Answer 1

Diamond:

1. The atoms of diamond are united in a diamond cubic crystal structure, making it a solid form of carbon.
2. It does not depict any physical or chemical properties of metals, such as electrical conductivity, malleability, ductility, acid or salt response, and so on.
3. It is categorized as non-metal because it is an allotrope of carbon that is a poor conductor of heat and electricity, non-malleable and non-ductile, non-reactive, and does not produce oxides.

Therefore, diamond is categorized as non-metal.