Question

Write differences between diamond and graphite.

Answer 1

Differences between diamond and graphite -

Property	Diamond	Graphite
1.Geometry	It is crystalline and tetrahedral in geometry.	It is layered structure and planner in geometry.
2. Colour	Pure diamond is colourless.	Graphite is black,shiny and opaque.
3. Nature	It is the hardest natural substance.	It is soft and slippery to touch.
4. Density	It has a density of 3.5 g/cm3 .	It has a density of 2.2 g/cm3 .
5.Electrical conductivity	It is a bad conductor of electricity.	It is a good conductor of electricity.
6. Effect of heat	It burns in air above 700- 800$°$C to form carbon dioxide.	It burns in the air at 700 $°$C to form carbon dioxide.
7. Bond	It has four covalent bonds around one carbon atom.	It has three covalent bonds around one carbon atom.