Carbon can exist in many forms known as allotropes. Two such allotropes are diamond and graphite. Unlike diamond, graphite conducts electricity. This is because.... O In diamond, all the electrons are in sigma bonds which allow conductivity of electricity. O In graphite, there are unhybridized p-orbitals that extend over the entire sheet forming a delocalized pi (n) bonding network where electrons are free to move. O In graphite, there are hybrid orbitals used for bonding that contain electrons. O In diamond, the bonding electrons have enough energy to move and can therefore conduct electricity. O In graphite, the bonds are 1090, which is perfect for electricity conduction.

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Carbon can exist in many forms known as allotropes. Two such allotropes are diamond and graphite. Unlike diamond, graphite conducts electricity.
This is because...
In diamond, all the electrons are in sigma bonds which allow conductivity of electricity.
In graphite, there are unhybridized p-orbitals that extend over the entire sheet forming a delocalized pi (n) bonding network where electrons are free to move.
O In graphite, there are hybrid orbitals used for bonding that contain electrons.
O In diamond, the bonding electrons have enough energy to move and can therefore conduct electricity.
O In graphite, the bonds are 1090, which is perfect for electricity conduction.
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Boron nitride is the second hardest substance known (next to diamond). It has a very high melting point but does not conduct electricity. What typ
Transcribed Image Text:Carbon can exist in many forms known as allotropes. Two such allotropes are diamond and graphite. Unlike diamond, graphite conducts electricity. This is because... In diamond, all the electrons are in sigma bonds which allow conductivity of electricity. In graphite, there are unhybridized p-orbitals that extend over the entire sheet forming a delocalized pi (n) bonding network where electrons are free to move. O In graphite, there are hybrid orbitals used for bonding that contain electrons. O In diamond, the bonding electrons have enough energy to move and can therefore conduct electricity. O In graphite, the bonds are 1090, which is perfect for electricity conduction. Question 23 6.45 Boron nitride is the second hardest substance known (next to diamond). It has a very high melting point but does not conduct electricity. What typ
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