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Junior Class 8 Answered

Why is carbon so hard? 
Asked by ansarialam153 | 03 Apr, 2015, 20:57: PM
answered-by-expert 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