why can diamond conduct heat but not electricity. please explain in your simple words.
Answers
Answered by
1
Answer:
A diamond is essentially just one big rigid lattice of atoms. At the same time, there are no free electrons, unlike in a metal, so electrical current cannot easily transmit. ... Diamond is a good electrical insulator and is transparent to light, so phonons do most of the heat conduction.
Explanation:
pls follow me and make me brainliest
Answered by
1
Answer:
In diamond, heat is conducted by the lattice vibrations (phonons), which have a high velocity and frequency, due to the strong bonding between the carbon atoms and the high symmetry of the lattice
Similar questions