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Post-UTME Chemistry 2005 Objective — Question 15

Question 15 of 27 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Chemistry 2005 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following are properties of carbon in the form of diamond?

  • A. Conductivity: nil, Melting point: -101 degrees C
  • B. Conductivity: nil, Melting point: 119 degrees C
  • C. Conductivity: nil, Melting point: 3500 degrees CCorrect
  • D. Conductivity: good, Melting point: 2600 degrees C

Explanation

Diamond does not conduct electricity (nil conductivity) and has an extremely high melting point, around 3500 degrees C.

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