Question

Uses of various allotropes of carbon. Explain

Answer 1

Graphite -it is used as an electrolyte as it is good conductor of electricity.
Diamond-it is used for making jewellery.

Answer 2

Hello dear,

● Uses of carbon allotropes -
- Coal is used as main source of energy in villages.
- Diamond is used in making jewellery, glass cutting, etc.
- Graphite is used in lead pencils, cell electrodes, etc.
- Graphene has several nanomaterial applications in electronics, electro-catalysis, diagnostics, etc.

◆ Extra information -
# Allotropes -
- A phenomenon in which an element exists in different modification in same physical state is called allotropy.
- Atomic bonds differ in various allotropes.

# Following elements are well known for allotrope formation-
- Carbon (diamond & graphite)
- Sulphur (alpha & beta-sulphur)
- Phosphorus (yellow and red phosphorus)

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