Chapter 21, Problem 39E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To determine the accuracy of the statement made by the jewelers that “diamonds last forever”.

Concept introduction:

Diamond is a solid allotrope of the element carbon. Its atoms are arranged in a crystal structure known as diamond cubic. At room temperature, one other allotrope of carbon is found called as graphite which is a chemically stable form. Though, it is to be noted that diamond can never be converted into graphite.