Questions: What element are both diamond and graphite made from?

Transcript text: What element are both diamond and graphite made from?

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Identify the Composition of Diamond and Graphite

Diamond and graphite are both allotropes of the same element. An allotrope is a different structural form of an element, where the atoms are bonded together in different ways.

Step 2: Determine the Common Element

Both diamond and graphite are made from carbon atoms. In diamond, the carbon atoms are arranged in a tetrahedral lattice structure, making it extremely hard. In graphite, the carbon atoms are arranged in layers with weak forces between them, allowing them to slide over each other, which is why graphite is used as a lubricant and in pencils.

Final Answer

The element that both diamond and graphite are made from is \(\boxed{\text{a carbon}}\).

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