Why is diamond so hard while graphite is so soft?

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Maya Carter

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The molecular structure is different. Carbon atoms in graphite are bonded in layers with only weak covalent bonds holding the layers together. When you write with a pencil some of the layers detach from the pencil lead and attach to the paper. Carbon atoms in diamond are bonded in a stronger tetrahedron pattern.
2023-06-18 09:59:48

Amelia Patel

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The molecular structure is different. Carbon atoms in graphite are bonded in layers with only weak covalent bonds holding the layers together. When you write with a pencil some of the layers detach from the pencil lead and attach to the paper. Carbon atoms in diamond are bonded in a stronger tetrahedron pattern.
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