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What type of structure is Diamond?
A giant covalent structure
Describe the structure of diamond.
In diamond, each carbon atom forms four covalent bonds with other carbon atoms in a giant covalent structure
This makes diamond very hard
How many bonds does each carbon in a diamond form?
Forms four covalent bonds with other carbon atoms
Does diamond have a high or low melting and boiling point?
High melting point
Takes a lot of energy to break the strong covalent bonds
Can diamond conduct electricity?
No
It has no free electrons or ions