Why is diamond hard?
Answers
Answered by
6
Answer:
because it is a stone
Explanation:
it is a matalloid
Answered by
3
Explanation:
Diamond contains a large no of C atoms that are joined by a covalent bond. The atoms of the C are arranged in a series 8. A large no of carbon atoms are present and each carbon binds with 3 other carbon atoms.
The bond strength of the diamond is very hard. Hence to break a very high number of bonds very high amount of energy required. Because of this, it will be hard
Similar questions