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Diamond is an allotrope of carbon (a non-metal).
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Which non metal is very hard?
The non metal that has the highest melting point is Carbon. The reason for this is because Carbon has such strong bonds. An example of this would be a diamond.
Non-metal which has lustre?
diamond
Are diamonds metal or non metals?
No. A pure diamond is carbon, and it is an allotrope of this element in the same way that graphite (pencil lead) is an allotrope of carbon. Thus, diamond is not a metal because carbon is not a metal.
Why is diamond a unusual non metal?
non-metals have lower density, melting and boiling point but diamond has higher density, melting and boiling point.
Is diamond attracted to a magnet?
No, carbon is non-metallic and not attracted to magnets.
Which non metal is very hard?
The non metal that has the highest melting point is Carbon. The reason for this is because Carbon has such strong bonds. An example of this would be a diamond.
Non-metal which has lustre?
diamond
Why does diamond is non metal instead of metal?
Its made out of carbon.
Are diamonds metal or non metals?
No. A pure diamond is carbon, and it is an allotrope of this element in the same way that graphite (pencil lead) is an allotrope of carbon. Thus, diamond is not a metal because carbon is not a metal.
Is diamond a metal non metal or a compound?
A diamond is an allotrope of Carbon, so it would be considered a nonmetal.
What is the hardest non-metal element?
diamond
Is diamond a nonmetallic mineral or a metallic mineral?
A non-metal False becasue it is not a eleament sorry It Is a Poor Conductor Of Heat Because It Is Made Of Carbon .That Is Not A Metal
What is the hardest substance on the earth that is non metal?
diamond
Is iodide a hardest non metal than diamond?
No. Nothing can damage or even scratch a diamond but a diamond itself.
What solid weighs the most?
the diamond is the heaviest non metal
Which is the only non metal which is good conductor of heat and electricity?
diamond
Is the diamond nonmetallic mineral?
Diamonds are made from carbon, a non-metal.
