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2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon

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Diamond is used on the cutting edge of drill bits because it is very hard. Which statement explains why diamond is very hard?

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A

Its atoms are held in layers that are able to slide over each other.

B

Its atoms are held in a giant structure by many strong covalent bonds.

C

Its atoms are held together by strong forces between separate molecules.

D

Its atoms are held together by attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon Questions

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  3. /2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon

40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon, covering 2.3.1 Diamond, 2.3.2 Graphite, and 2.3.3 Graphene and fullerenes. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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