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What type of bonding is responsible for the high melting point of diamond?
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Structure and bonding of carbon
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What type of bonding is responsible for the high melting point of diamond?
Answer
The high melting point of diamond is due to covalent bonding, as each carbon atom forms four strong covalent bonds with other carbon atoms.
Explanation
This answer is strong because it identifies the specific type of bonding responsible for diamond's properties, testing the student's recall of bonding concepts related to diamond's structure.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Diamond's Melting Point
Students often state that diamond's high melting point is due to strong covalent bonds being broken during melting.
Students should explain that the high melting point of diamond is due to the strong covalent bonds throughout the giant covalent structure, and that during melting, it is the weak intermolecular forces that are not relevant in this context.
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