7 Which phrase describes the molecular structure and properties of two solid forms of carbon, diamond and graphite? (1) the same molecular structures and the same properties

(2) the same molecular structures and different properties

(3) different molecular structures and the same properties

(4) different molecular structures and different properties

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Luke Golden

7 August, 03:43

7 Which phrase describes the molecular structure and properties of two solid forms of carbon, diamond and graphite? (1) the same molecular structures and the same properties

(2) the same molecular structures and different properties

(3) different molecular structures and the same properties

(4) different molecular structures and different properties

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Tara Vance · Answer 1

2) is the answer. graphite and diamonds possess the same molecular structes however the bonds and structures of diamonds are considerably stronger and more tightly packed respectively