Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Giant covalent structures

Giant covalent structures — practice question

Which one of the following pairs of statements about diamond and graphite is correct?

  • ADiamond and graphite are both pure carbon. They are both macromolecules.
  • BDiamond and graphite can both be used as electrodes. Graphite is also used as a lubricant.
  • CDiamond has covalent bonds. Graphite has ionic bonds.
  • DDiamond is hard with a high melting point. Graphite is soft with a low melting point.

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