Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Giant covalent structures

Giant covalent structures — practice question

Diamond and graphite are two distinct forms of the element carbon. They are used for different purposes. Which row is correct?

  • Ato cut glass: diamond; as an electrode: diamond; as a lubricant: graphite
  • Bto cut glass: diamond; as an electrode: graphite; as a lubricant: graphite
  • Cto cut glass: graphite; as an electrode: diamond; as a lubricant: diamond
  • Dto cut glass: graphite; as an electrode: graphite; as a lubricant: diamond

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