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Differentiate the physical properties of diamond and graphite.

Answer

Physical properties of diamond and graphite

Property

Diamond

Graphite

(i) Appearance

Transparent

Shining black

(ii) Hardness

Very hard

Soft, slippery to touch

(iii) Electrical conductivity

Poor conductor

Very good conductor

(iv) Thermal conductivity

Very poor

Moderate

(v) Density, kg/m3

3,510


2, 250

 

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