Science, asked by divrajzainm, 1 year ago

why is graphite softer than diamond

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Answered by sawakkincsem

Graphite has carbon atoms in layers and holds weak covalent bond while diamonds holds strong covalent bonds which is why it is stronger than graphite.

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