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Carbon is the main element in diamonds because it forms covalent bonds and a crystal lattice which is long chains of carbons that in turn form a very strong bond.
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∙ 14y agoCarbon is the only element present in a pure diamond. There are no other elements present in diamond, unless they are impurities.
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∙ 12y agoDiamond is pure carbon in a specific crystalline form.
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∙ 12y agoCarbon is the Element which makes diamonds.
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∙ 8y agoDiamond mineral is composed of carbon. Trace amounts of other minerals may be present, principally nitrogen, although its presence is not necessary and is considered an impurity.
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∙ 14y agoDiamond is made up of pure Carbon.
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∙ 16y agocarbon
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∙ 14y agoCarbon.
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Are bucky balls an element compound or mixture?
Bucky balls are a form (allotrope) of carbon, like graphite and diamonds. They are made of carbon, which is an element. They are a pure form of the element carbon, so they are an element.
What are the element of diamonds on the periodic table?
diamond is an allotrope of the element carbon
Are diamonds found pure or in an ore?
The diamonds themselves are, well, diamonds. They're found mixed in with other rock, though.
Can a tyranosaurusrex skull break diamonds?
No.Diamond is the hardest element on earth, and is only affected by other diamonds.
What bonding characterisitcs does carbon have that no other atoms have?
carbon has the ability to form 4 bonds unlike any other element. this is why it is the base of many compounds. and is the element that makes diamonds which is the hardest naturally occurring substance.
What is the crystallised element in diamonds?
Carbon in a tight crystal lattice form can be found in all diamonds.
Are diamonds an element or compond?
Diamonds are a form of crystalline carbon which is an element.
Diamonds are pure form from what element?
Diamonds are the crystaline form of Carbon.
The element diamonds are made form?
Carbon.
What element is found in coal or diamonds?
Coal and diamonds are both forms of carbon.
What element is in both diamonds and pencil lead?
Carbon is found in both diamonds and pencils.
What element are found in volcanoes in percent?
diamonds found inside the volcano
Are diamonds a heterogeneous mixture?
No, a diamond is a form of Carbon which is an element.
What element is found in diamonds pencils and everywhere on earth?
Carbon.
What element is used in the 'lead' in pencils?
carbon: in the form of graphite. Another form is diamonds
You are found in all organic compounds and you are the element diamonds are made of?
I am carbon.
Are bucky balls an element compound or mixture?
Bucky balls are a form (allotrope) of carbon, like graphite and diamonds. They are made of carbon, which is an element. They are a pure form of the element carbon, so they are an element.
