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Question
Why is diamond clear and hard while graphite is soft?
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Solution
Carbon atoms in diamond are bonded in a strong tetrahedron pattern making it hard and clear whereas carbon atoms in graphite are bonded in weak covalent bonds making it soft and black.
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