TRIPLE: 1.44 draw diagrams representing the positions of the atoms in diamond and graphite

Diamond and graphite Part I



As you can see from the diagram, the diamond structure, which is made up from carbon atoms are joined to 4 other carbon atoms, this is an example of a giant covalent structure.

Graphite is another example of a giant covalent structure made out of carbon atoms. Each carbon atom is joined to 3 other carbon atom. It is an example of a lattice, where weak forces exist between each layer.