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The carbon atoms in graphite and the carbon atoms in diamond have different?

They have different structures.They are both made up of Carbon (diamond has more Carbon atoms though) but the reason that graphite and diamond are so different in shape, hardness, etc, is due to how it is structured.The carbon atoms themselves are identical, the inter-atom bonding is different.Graphite - carbon atoms bond in flat hexagons that tessellate flat sheets.Diamond - carbon atoms bond in cubes that form a cubic crystal solid.


What type of rock has visible flat layers?

Sedimentary rock, such as sandstone or shale, often has visible flat layers called strata that form from the accumulation and compression of sediments over time. These layers can be easily distinguished in sedimentary rocks due to their distinct horizontal orientation.


Rocks that are non banded have grains that lie in a pattern of flat layers or form swirls?

The description you provided is a characteristic of foliated rocks, such as slate or schist. These rocks have grains that align in flat layers due to pressure and heat during formation, giving them a layered or swirled appearance.


Chemical formula of graphite?

Graphite is a form of carbon (C12) in which the atoms are generally arranged in flat layers of hexagonal formation, thus giving it its softness. Diamond is another form of carbon, this time with the atoms linked in a rigid, tetrahedral arrangement which affords the crystal its great strength.


What occurs to flat-lying sedimentary rock to form folded mountains?

Flat-lying sedimentary rock layers are subjected to compressional forces, typically from tectonic plate movements, which cause the rocks to bend and fold. Over time, this deformation generates folded mountain ranges as the layers are pushed together and uplifted.

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What clouds that form in flat layers?

Stratus is the cloud in flat layers


What is the clouds that form in flat layers called?

Clouds in flat layers are called stratus.


What cloud form in layers?

Clouds that form in flat layers are known as Stratus clouds, from the Latin word strato, meaning" spread out."


The carbon atoms in graphite and the carbon atoms in diamond have different?

They have different structures.They are both made up of Carbon (diamond has more Carbon atoms though) but the reason that graphite and diamond are so different in shape, hardness, etc, is due to how it is structured.The carbon atoms themselves are identical, the inter-atom bonding is different.Graphite - carbon atoms bond in flat hexagons that tessellate flat sheets.Diamond - carbon atoms bond in cubes that form a cubic crystal solid.


Why does carbon form the basis for so many different kinds of compounds?

Carbon has an unusual property called catenation: interconnexion of cabon atoms by C-C bonds in a huge variety.


How is clay deposited to form shale?

Water deposits the clay particles in thin, flat layers.


What type of rock has visible flat layers?

Sedimentary rock, such as sandstone or shale, often has visible flat layers called strata that form from the accumulation and compression of sediments over time. These layers can be easily distinguished in sedimentary rocks due to their distinct horizontal orientation.


As explained by the principle of original horizontality sedimentary rocks form in?

Flat layers that may become tilted over time


Give an example of chemical level of structural organization?

An example of chemical level of structural organization is a water molecule (H2O), which consists of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom. These atoms are held together by chemical bonds to form a stable molecule.


what bones is flat?

A flat bone is thin, flattened,and usually curved. It has thin layers of compact bone around a layer of spongy bone with no marrow cavity. Flat bones form the skull, ribs, sternum and scapula.


What is the sea of electrons and what purpose gives metal?

the actom is made up of nucleus with negative electrons revovling around it.Molecules may consist of like atoms, as in oxygen,or of unlike atoms ,as in cabon dioxide. Different Molecules form different matters. the sea of electrons in metal are able to conduct electricity.


What are the three fundamental structures cabon based molecules can form?

Straight Chain, Branched Chain, Ring.