difference between graphite and diamond
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Graphite and diamond, both are allotropes of carbon, so, they have the same chemical properties. But, in graphite, each carbon atom shares electrons with 3 other carbon atoms, whereas in diamond, each carbon atom shares electrons with 4 other carbon atoms. ... Diamond is super strong, whereas graphite is brittle and soft ....
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Diamond and graphite can be differentiated from each other in the following manner.
Diamond
Graphite
It is the hardest substance known.
It is a soft and brittle substance.
Carbon bonded to four different carbon atoms forming tetrahedron.
Each carbon atom is joined to three other carbon atoms by strong covalent bonds to form flat hexagonal rings.
Tetrahedrons combine to form 3-D structure.
Has 2-D layer-like structure in which atoms of a single crystal are arranged in a hexagonal ring in a single plane.
Does not conduct electricity
Good conductor of electricity
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