(b) Describe the structure of the diamond. Draw a simple diagram to show the arrangement of carbon atoms in a diamond.

Solution:

Solution:

(a) A diamond is a clear, colourless material with exceptional brightness. Carbon is the main component.

(b) A diamond crystal is a massive carbon atom molecule. Strong covalent connections connect each carbon atom in the diamond crystal to four other carbon atoms. The four vertices of a typical tetrahedron are the four surrounding carbon atoms. Diamond is a highly hard material due to its rigid structure.