WorksheetsGraphite and Diamond
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
How many bonds will a C atom form?
1
2
3
4
Which has weak intermolecular forces in between layers?
graphite
diamond
fullerene
none of these
Each carbon atom joined to three other carbon atoms -
diamond
graphite
both
Which of these allotropes have high melting point?
diamond
graphite
both
Which of these is used as a lubricant?
diamond
graphite
Which of this is used in drill bits?
diamond
graphite
SiO2
_____ can conduct electricity because it has _____ _____
diamond
graphite
localised electrons
delocalised electrons
Allotropes of carbon have the same chemical properties because they have
the same number of electrons
the same number of valence electrons
different number of electrons
the same number of protons
Graphite is soft because
it has strong covalent bonds
its layers can slide over one another due to weak forces between the layers
it has weak van der Waals forces between layers
it is used as a lubricant
Diamond is used for cutting glass because it is
hard and strong
soft
shiny
unreactive
Why is diamond hard and strong? It has
weak intermolecular forces
weak covalent bonds
strong covalent bonds
van der Waals forces of attraction
