Allotropes

The video explains how the same atoms can have different properties when arranged differently. It uses carbon as an example, highlighting its four natural allotropes, including graphite and diamond, which have distinct characteristics due to their atomic arrangements.

What are allotropes and how do they affect the properties of an element?

Can you explain how the arrangement of atoms influences the physical state of a substance?

What are the four allotropes of pure carbon mentioned in the text?

How do the properties of soft graphite differ from those of hard diamond?

In what ways can different arrangements of the same atoms lead to different properties?