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Why is carbon so hard?
Asked by ansarialam153 | 03 Apr, 2015, 20:57: PM
Expert Answer
Hi,
The allotrope of carbon, 'Diamond' is Hard. This is because,
In diamond, each carbon atom is bonded to four other carbon atoms, forming a three dimensional structure.
The rigid structure of diamond makes it a very hard substance.
Answered by | 06 Apr, 2015, 18:26: PM