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They are not made the same- but they come from the same element- carbon. However, carbon can take different crystal shapes. One of those is graphite, a very different one is diamond.

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A diamond and your pencil lead graphite are made of this same element?

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Do diamond and graphite have the same hardness?

No they do not.


Do diamond and graphite form the same product when burnt?

No, diamond and graphite do not form the same product when burnt. Diamond will convert into carbon dioxide gas, while graphite will also convert into carbon dioxide gas.


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Is the specific heat of diamond and graphite the same?

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Carbon as graphite can be made into diamonds by putting the graphite under extreme pressure Which of the two materials do you think has the greater density graphite or diamond?

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What do the structural differences of diamond and graphite suggest?

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How are diamond and graphite?

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What do diamonds and pencil lead have in common?

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What object is made of one element?

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