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.

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.

Chemistry

10th Edition

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

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