O-LevelChemistryBonding & Structure5070/11 · Oct/Nov 2012 · Q101 Mark
Why do graphite and diamond have different physical properties?
ADiamond has a giant molecular structure but graphite has not.
BDiamond occurs naturally but graphite is made artificially.
CGraphite is ionic whereas diamond is covalent.
DThey contain carbon atoms covalently bonded to different numbers of other carbon atoms.
✓ Correct answer
D: They contain carbon atoms covalently bonded to different numbers of other carbon atoms.
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