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What makes diamonds and graphite two forms of the element carbon so different?
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∙ 9y ago
Well to be very upfront diamond is very heated and compressed carbon (coal graphite) while graphite is more "pure" carbon than diamonds
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoGraphite is powdered carbon; diamond is the crystalline form of carbon.
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Do Graphite and diamonds have the same chemical compositions and different crystalline structures?
Both graphite and diamond are composed of the element carbon, but have different crystalline structures.
How is a graphite different from other allotropes of carbon?
Diamonds, coke, coal, graphite, fullerenes
Is graphite a mixture or metallic element?
It is a pure substance of Carbon. As well as Diamond. Although arranged and bonded in different ways.
Is lead from our pencils diamonds?
No. They are actually a type of graphite. Diamonds are made of carbon.
What is a solid element used in diamonds and graphite?
carbon is in both diamond and graphite along with countless other things like charcoal
What element is name of diamond and graphite?
Both diamonds and graphite are allotropes of carbon.
How is diamonds and granite the same?
diamonds and graphite are the same as they are made of the same element: carbon. what makes them so different in apperance is the different way the carbon atoms are bonded.
Do Graphite and diamonds have the same chemical compositions and different crystalline structures?
Both graphite and diamond are composed of the element carbon, but have different crystalline structures.
What makes diamond and graphite two forms of element carbon so different?
Well to be very upfront diamond is very heated and compressed carbon (coal graphite) while graphite is more "pure" carbon than diamonds
Which elements are used to make diamonds?
There is only ONE element that makes diamonds. It is Carbon. Carbon has THREE(3) allotropes viz., Diamond, Graphite, and Buckminster Fullerene. An ALLOTROPE is were an element exhibits different physical characteristics.
Is graphene going to be put on the periodic table?
Yes Graphite is a MINERAL!!!!
Is graphite in diamonds?
No. Both graphite and diamond are allotropes of carbon. They have different molecular structures.
How is a graphite different from other allotropes of carbon?
Diamonds, coke, coal, graphite, fullerenes
What is it called when the form of an element has a different molecular structure?
AllotropismThe form of an element having a different molecular structure is a Allotrope. Examples of an Allotrope are diamonds and graphite. An Allotrope is a carbon.
What element is used in the 'lead' in pencils?
carbon: in the form of graphite. Another form is diamonds
Is graphite a mixture or metallic element?
It is a pure substance of Carbon. As well as Diamond. Although arranged and bonded in different ways.
Is lead from our pencils diamonds?
No. They are actually a type of graphite. Diamonds are made of carbon.
