Diamond and Graphite (giant covalent structures)

Cards (13)

  • What are they both made out of?
    Carbon
  • What is another similarity?
    High melting and boiling points
  • Can diamond conduct?
    No
  • Does diamond have delocalised electrons?
    No
  • Does diamond have a small or large number of strong covalent bonds?
    Large
  • Out of diamond and graphite, which has layers?
    Graphite
  • How many carbon atoms are bonded to one carbon atom in graphite?
    3
  • Can graphite conduct?
    yes
  • What shape is the bonds in graphite?
    hexagonal
  • Weak or strong intermolecular forces between the layers in graphite?
    Weak
  • Can the layers slide over each other?
    Yes
  • What texture does graphite have?

    Soft and slippery
  • Give one property of diamond
    Hard