Diamond and Graphite Properties
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Differences between diamond and graphite.
Showing differences between the properties of diamond and graphite though both are carbon based. Also a look at their structures. A comparison is made of the ways in which both materials conduct electricity through analysing their atomic structures.
From: GCSE Bitesize Revision: Science : Chemistry
First Broadcast : 27 March 2008
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 9-11,14-16
Subject : Chemistry, Science
Topic : Grouping materials
Keywords : Properties of diamond and graphite, Atomic structure, Electricity conduction, Classifying materials,
Notes : Clip is an introduction to the physical properties of named metals. Use clip as introduction to the topic of diamond and graphite, looking at the properties of both.
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