GRAPHITE
Graphite exists as black, slippery, hexagonal crystals. The carbon atoms in graphite, form flat layers, and are joined together by strong covalent bonds. These layers are arranged in parallel, one above the other, with weak intermolecular forces operating in-between the…
INTRODUCTION TO CARBON
Carbon occurs naturally as diamond and graphite. It also occurs in an impure form as coal and in the combined state as carbon (IV) oxide, natural gas, petroleum and wood. Other sources of carbon are mineral deposits of metallic trioxocarbonates…
DIAMOND
Diamond is the purest form of naturally occuring carbon. It is found as colourless, lustreless solids which can be transformed into brilliant gems. It consists of an array of bonded atoms. No discrete molecules can be distinguished. Diamond crystal is…
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