State, in terms of the arrangement of atoms, the difference in hardness between diamond and graphite.

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Peter Dunlap

14 April, 03:19

State, in terms of the arrangement of atoms, the difference in hardness between diamond and graphite.

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The difference in hardness between diamond and graphite is that diamond has an ordered arrangement of atoms within its structure that makes it harder and stronger than graphite. This is due to the high pressure and high temperature that it went.