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Why is diamond widely used in cutting tools?

Diamond's high melting point and hardness make it an excellent material for cutting edges. (correct)

Diamond is a good electrical conductor, making it ideal for tools that require electricity.

Diamond is insoluble in water, making it resistant to corrosion and ideal for use in wet environments.

Diamond is colorless and transparent, making it aesthetically pleasing for tools.

Which property of graphite makes it suitable for use in pencil leads?

Graphite's opaqueness allows it to leave a dark mark on paper.

Graphite's slippery nature allows layers to easily slide onto the paper, leaving a mark. (correct)

Graphite's high melting point ensures that the lead does not melt when used.

Graphite's ability to conduct electricity is the primary reason for its use in pencil leads.

What is the reason behind diamond's inability to conduct electricity?

Diamond's transparency hinders the movement of electrons.

Diamond's insoluble nature prevents the flow of electrical current.

The strong covalent bonds in diamond hold all electrons tightly, preventing their free movement. (correct)

Diamond's high melting point prevents the flow of electrons.

Which of the following is NOT a property of graphite?

Transparent and lustrous (C) Signup and view all the answers

How are the carbon atoms in graphite arranged?

In layered sheets, with each layer held together by weak forces (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the delocalized electrons in graphite?

They are responsible for graphite's ability to conduct electricity. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic shared by both diamond and graphite?

They are both insoluble in water. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key property that differentiates diamond and graphite, despite being allotropes of the same element?

The arrangement of carbon atoms in their structures. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Allotropes of Carbon

Carbon exists in different forms called allotropes, including diamond, graphite, and fullerenes (like nanotubes and buckminsterfullerene).

Diamond

Diamond is a giant molecule of carbon atoms, bonded together in a 3D network.
It is colorless, transparent, and lustrous (sparkling).
Extremely hard and high melting point due to strong covalent bonds.
Used in cutting tools (e.g., drill bits, saw blades) for its hardness and durability.
Insoluble in water and non-conductive of electricity. No free electrons or ions are present.

Graphite

Graphite is composed of layers of carbon atoms.
Black, shiny, and opaque.
Slippery and used in pencil leads and lubricants.
High melting point; good conductor of electricity due to delocalized electrons.
Each carbon atom forms three strong covalent bonds, leaving a spare electron per atom, forming a sea of delocalized electrons for conductivity.

Nanotubes

Nanotubes are a type of fullerene, cylindrical structures of carbon atoms.
Similar layered structure to graphite.
Extremely high melting point caused by strong covalent bonds.
Conductive of electricity.
Also have a delocalized "sea" of electrons in a cylindrical structure.

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Test your knowledge on the different allotropes of carbon, including diamond, graphite, and carbon nanotubes. Explore their properties, uses, and molecular structures in this informative quiz. Perfect for chemistry enthusiasts and students alike.