Question

Write a note on the structure and physical properties of Diamond?
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Answer 1

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diamond shape and it is sharp edges

Answer 2

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Structure of diamond :

All the carbon atoms of Diamond are said to possess strong chemical bonds with that of the four other carbon atoms, thus making a perfect tetrahedron structure and on throughout the crystal. The carbon atoms, here are sp3 hybridized, and the bond lengths of carbon-carbon atom are equal. Hence Diamond forms a three-dimensional network of strong covalent bonds.

Diamond has a very high melting point of about 3843 K and a high density of about 3.51 g/cm3. It is known to be a poor conductor of electricity since its valence electrons get involved in C-C sigma covalent bonds, and hence they are localized and are not free to conduct the electricity.

Properties of diamond :-

The four main optical characteristics of diamonds are transparency, lustre, dispersion of light, and colour. In its pure carbon form, diamond is completely clear and transparent. As in all-natural substances, perfection is nearly impossible to find. Diamonds are the hardest substance known. And the only difference between this ugly piece of coal, and this beautiful diamond is pressure and heat. This beautiful diamond didn’t start out as it looks in its final form. As a matter of fact, uncut diamonds have greasy lustre and are not brilliant at all. But the same stones when cut exhibit a high lustre. The primary object of cutting a diamond is to bring out the fire and brilliance of the stone.

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