y are diamonds so hard? Question 12 options: a) because they are made of carbon b) because they are made of a three dimensional array of particles c) because it is able to conduct electricity d) because there are covalent bonds between particles

y are diamonds so hard? Question 12 options: a) because they are made of carbon b) because they are made of a three dimensional array of particles c) because it is able to conduct electricity d) because there are covalent bonds between particles

An Introduction to Physical Science

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305079137

Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Publisher:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Chapter22: Minerals, Rocks, And Volcanoes

Section: Chapter Questions

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Why are diamonds so hard?

Question 12 options:

a)	because they are made of carbon

b)	because they are made of a three dimensional array of particles

c)	because it is able to conduct electricity

d)	because there are covalent bonds between particles

e)	none of the above

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