Some substances have the same chemical composition, but their atoms are arranged differently. A classic example is carbon. A pencil lead is made of graphite, which contains only carbon atoms. A diamond also contains only carbon atoms. However, the carbon atoms in a diamond are packed more closely together. Would you expect the density of graphite and a diamond to be the same? Explain your answer.

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Evan Wiley

16 January, 01:41

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Axel Strickland · Answer 1

No the density of graphit and diamond is not same because the carbon atoms in diamond are packed more closely making it more dense than graphite.