What do graphite and diamonds have in common?

Answer 1

Both Diamond and Graphite are the formation of Carbon Atoms, Graphite is black and posseses dull appearance while diamond is Transparent and posseses shiny appearance, Diamond is a Hard Rock while Graphite is comparatively softer.

Answer 2

Diamond and graphite both have a covalent network structure however diamond is a 3-D lattice whereas graphite is a 2-D lattice. Graphite is often used as a lubricant due to its structure. Graphite consists of many flat sheets of the 2 dimensional lattice and are layered on top of eachother. These sheets are able to easily slide over one another, making it an excellent lubricant. Diamond is used as a layer on drill heads and the like because it is very strong. Once again this relates back to its structure. The 3-D lattice is very strong and is not easily scratched. Diamond is also used for jewelery because it is shiny and attractive. We know the bonding is strong because diamond is transparent and reflects light so well.

Answer 3

Graphite consists of carbon atoms bonded in two-dimensional planes of hexagonal rings. These separate planes can slide over one another. Each carbon atom is bonded to three other carbon atoms.

Diamond consists of carbon bonding in a three dimensional network. Each carbon atom bonds to four other carbon atoms in a tetrahedral fashion, creating a very rigid structure.

Answer 4

Both graphite and diamonds are allotropes of carbon.

Answer 5

Because they are both made up of Carbon molecules.

Answer 6

They are both made of the element carbon, but the carbon atoms are in a different crystal pattern.