Question

name three different forms of carbon?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Hi, The answer to your question is

1) Diamond

2) Graphene

3) Graphite

Answer 2

Answer:

Three well-known allotropes of carbon are diamond, graphite, and buckminsterfullerene.

Explanation:

Carbon is found on earth in its 3 different forms of allotropes. Allotropes are materials made up of the same element but the way atoms fit together in it would be different. Three well-known allotropes of carbon are diamond, graphite, and buckminsterfullerene. These contain only pure carbon.

• Diamond is a colorless, transparent form of carbon. Because of their lustrous property, they are used for making jewelry. In diamond carbon atoms are arranged in an infinite three-dimensional array.  Each carbon atom is linked to 4 other carbon atoms through covalent bonds. It forms a 4 sided pyramidal shape. Due to this bond formation, it is very hard and has a high melting point.
• Graphite has a layered structure. Each carbon atom is bonded to the layer with 3 covalent bonds. It is a shiny, black and opaque substance. It also is a very slippery material hence used for lubricating. It is also used to make pencil leads.
• Buckminsterfullerene is composed of carbon atoms that are joined in a form of sheets of the hexagonal ring.