AS Level Chemistry: Describe the structure of diamond

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Describe the structure of diamond

Phillanie Jacobs · Accepted Answer

- Giant covalent lattice 
- Each carbon atom is covalently bonded to 4 other carbon atoms 
- Extremely strong structure 
- Bond shape and angle around each carbon: Tetrahedral, 109.5*

AS Level Chemistry

Describe the structure of diamond

- Giant covalent lattice - Each carbon atom is covalently bonded to 4 other carbon atoms - Extremely strong structure - Bond shape and angle around each carbon: Tetrahedral, 109.5*

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