Question

Explain the allotrophic forms of carbon

Answer 1

Answer:

carbon allotropic forms r determined on their bond strengths

so it is Crystalline is diamond

amorphous form coal

Answer 2

Allotrophes

1. Different physical forms of the same element are termed as Allotrophes
2. Though they may have different physical properties they are similar chemically

For Example,

Diamond and Graphite are allotrophes of Carbon

Diamond

• Hardest mineral is the world

• In diamond,four carbons are bonded together by covalent bonds forming a rigid 3 dimensional structure

• Diamond is a poor thermal conductor due to the absence of mobile electrons

Graphite

• Graphite's texture is smooth and slippery

• In graphite,three carbon atoms are linked together forming ridges in the structure

• Graphite is a good conductor of hear and electricity