Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Giant covalent structures

Giant covalent structures — practice question

The structures of diamond and graphite are shown. Which statement about diamond and graphite is incorrect?

  • ADiamond is used in cutting tools because the strong covalent bonds make it very hard.
  • BGraphite acts as a lubricant because of the weak bonds between the layers.
  • CGraphite conducts electricity because the electrons between the layers are free to move.
  • DGraphite has a low melting point because of the weak bonds between the layers.

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