Diamond has a giant molecular structure. It consists of a large number of carbon atoms covalently bonded to one another to form a giant tetrahedral structure. This structure is a strong and rigid structure, making diamond very hard.
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Diamond has a giant molecular structure. It consists of a large number of carbon atoms covalently bonded to one another to form a giant tetrahedral structure. This structure is a strong and rigid structure, making diamond very hard.