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Bot GPT 3.5 Diamond:
- Diamond is a crystalline form of carbon.
- It has a tetrahedral structure, with each carbon atom bonded to four other carbon atoms in a three-dimensional network.
- The strong covalent bonds between carbon atoms make diamond very hard and durable.
- The structure of diamond consists of repeating units of carbon atoms arranged in a rigid, three-dimensional lattice.
Graphite:
- Graphite is also a crystalline form of carbon.
- It has a layered structure, consisting of parallel layers of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal pattern.
- Within each layer, carbon atoms are bonded to three others in a trigonal planar arrangement.
- The layers in graphite are held together by weak van der Waals forces, which allow the layers to slide over each other easily.
- This structure gives graphite its lubricant properties and ability to conduct electricity.