Chemistry (Combined Science) · GCSE · AQA · AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (8464) — Chemistry — Higher · Specification point · 5.2.3.1 · Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter · Structure and bonding of carbon
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5.2.3.1 Diamond
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In diamond, each carbon atom forms four covalent bonds with other carbon atoms in a giant covalent structure, so diamond is very hard, has a very high melting point and does not conduct electricity. | MS 5b Visualise and represent 2D and 3D forms including two- dimensional representations of 3D objects. |
Students should be able to explain the properties of diamond in terms of its structure and bonding. | WS 1.2 |