Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Structure And Bonding (Section 4 - No. 31)
What is the main reason why diamond is so hard?
Weak intermolecular forces between the carbon atoms.
Strong covalent bonds between the carbon atoms in all directions.
The presence of delocalized electrons.
The large size of the carbon atoms.
Explanation
The hardness of diamond is due to the strong covalent bonds between the carbon atoms in all directions.
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