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Carbon atoms can bond in different ways and form various structures. Carbon exists in two forms, diamond and graphite, which have different three-dimensional structures that give each unique properties - diamond is very hard while graphite is soft and can conduct electricity.

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Worksheet 10.6

Carbon atoms can bond in different ways and form various structures. Carbon exists in two forms, diamond and graphite, which have different three-dimensional structures that give each unique properties - diamond is very hard while graphite is soft and can conduct electricity.

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Worksheet 10.

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The versatility of carbon
Carbon atoms are amazingly versatile in the ways in which they can bond and form compounds.

1 Give three ways which carbon atoms show their versatility in structure formation.

2 What type of bonding do carbon atoms usually take part in? How are the outer electrons of the atoms involved
in this type of bonding?

3 Carbon itself is known to exist as two different structural forms. These are known as diamond and graphite.
Both diamond and graphite consist of carbon atoms bonded together in three-dimensional structures.

A B
carbon atoms

These diagrams show sections of the arrangement of carbon atoms in the two forms. Which form is which?

Structure A:

Structure B:

4 a Diamond is one of the hardest substances known to man and is used on the edges of glass-cutting tools.
Explain why the structure of diamond makes it so hard.

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b Graphite is soft and slippery and is used to lubricate surfaces. Explain why the structure of graphite makes it
soft and slippery.

5 Diamond is an electrical insulator, but graphite conducts electricity. Explain why graphite conducts electricity.

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