(c) Explain why a diamond can be used in rock drilling equipment but graphite cannot.
(c) Explain why a diamond can be used in rock drilling equipment but graphite cannot.

(d) State one use of diamond which depends on its ‘extraordinary brilliance’ and one use of graphite that depends on its being ‘black and quite soft’.

Solution:

(c) Due to its hardness, diamond may be utilised as rock drilling equipment. It has a rigid framework.

(d) Diamonds are utilised in the creation of jewellery.

Pencil leads are made from graphite.