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2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon

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Question 1
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Diamond does not conduct electricity. Which statement explains why diamond does not conduct electricity?

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A

The covalent bonds in diamond are too strong for a current to pass.

B

Diamond does not contain charged particles of any kind at all.

C

All of the outer electrons of each carbon atom are used in bonding.

D

The carbon atoms in diamond are too far apart to pass on a charge.

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2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon Questions

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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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