In which material do the carbon atoms form a regular three-dimensional network, with each atom bonded tetrahedrally to four neighboring carbon atoms?
Question and options
In which material do the carbon atoms form a regular three-dimensional network, with each atom bonded tetrahedrally to four neighboring carbon atoms?
Diamond
Graphite
Carbon black
Wood charcoal
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Diamond
Diamond has a three-dimensional lattice of tetrahedrally bonded carbon atoms. In graphite, carbon atoms are bonded in sheets. Carbon black and wood charcoal do not have the regular diamond lattice.
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