Question

What is allotrope?Write the properties and structure of diamond and graphite

Answer 1

each of two or more different physical forms in which an element can exist. Graphite, charcoal, and diamond are all allotropes of carbon

Answer 2

If an element occurs in more than one form then each of its form will be called an allotrope of that element.
Allotrope of carbon are- Graphite, Diamond, C-60...

⚽DIAMOND》
PROPERTIES-
•It is the hardest natural element known.
•It has extraordinary brilliance(chamak).
•It is non conductor of electricity.
•When it is burnt only CO2 is released.

STRUCTURE-
•All the four electrons are shared with other carbon atoms.
•It forms a three dimensional structure.


⚽GRAPHITE》
PROPERTIES-
•It is slippery in nature.
•It is greyish in colour.
•It is a good conductor of electricity.
•When it is burnt only CO2 is released.

STRUCTURE-
•1 electron is free out of 4 electron and only 3 electrons are shared.
•It forms a hexagonal sheet like array which are arranged one above the other hold by weak Van der Val Forces.


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