What is the primary type of bonding in diamond?

Practice Questions

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What is the primary type of bonding in diamond?
  1. Ionic
  2. Covalent
  3. Metallic
  4. Hydrogen

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary type of bonding in diamond?
  • Step 1: Understand that diamond is made up of carbon atoms.
  • Step 2: Learn that carbon atoms can bond with each other.
  • Step 3: Identify the type of bond formed between carbon atoms in diamond.
  • Step 4: Recognize that the bond formed is called a covalent bond.
  • Step 5: Note that in diamond, these covalent bonds create a strong three-dimensional network.
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