Why is a diamond different from other non-metals?
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1 Answer
May 10, 2017
This is because each carbon atom is bonded to four other carbon atoms.
Explanation:
The tetrahedral arrangement of these carbon atoms provides diamond with great strength and rigidity which is not characteristic of most non-metals.
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