Chemistry
Class 10
Why is graphite soft but diamond hard?
Both are carbon — why such opposite properties?
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uniboardhub
4 months ago
In diamond, each carbon forms four strong bonds → rigid structure. In graphite, layers are held by weak forces → soft and slippery.
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