Diamond Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the structure of a diamond
A
- A huge network of atoms held together by strong covalent bonds
- each carbon is covalently bonded to four other carbons
- no free electrons (so it can’t conduct)
2
Q
Properties of a diamond
A
very hard — due to four covalent bonds very high melting point doesn’t conduct electricity (no free electrons) colourless and transparent insoluble in water