J Jay New member Oct 25, 2011 #1 Diamond and graphite are both composed enitrely of carbon,yet graphite is soft and a diamond is one of the hardest substances known. Explain the difference between these substances in terms of intermolecular forces.
Diamond and graphite are both composed enitrely of carbon,yet graphite is soft and a diamond is one of the hardest substances known. Explain the difference between these substances in terms of intermolecular forces.