Question

A) give reason why element carbon forms compounds mainly by covalet bonding.

B) give reason why diamond has a high melting point.

C) give reason why graphite is a good conductor of electricity.​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

(i) It is because carbon has four valence electrons, it cannot gain or lose four electrons because high energy is needed. It can only share four electrons. (ii) It is due to strong covalent bonds and compact structure of diamond. (iii) It is due to presence of free electrons in graphite because each carbon is linked to three more carbon atoms.