differentiate between diamond and graphite
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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


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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