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Why is diamond denser than graphite

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Answered by pooja281
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Diamond has 4 carbon atoms bonded to each other with no gaps.Graphite however has 6 carbon atoms bonded covalently in a hexagonal structure ,with the hexagonal attracted by van der waals so are held in layers .Therefore more air in graphite so less than diamond.
Answered by IMt22
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Diamond has 4 carbon atoms bonded to each other with no gaps.Graphite however has 6 carbon atoms bonded covalently in a hexagonal structure ,with the hexagonal attracted by van der waals so are held in layers .Therefore more air in graphite so less than diamond.

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