Homework Help: Chemistry?HELP

Posted by Lisa on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 8:08pm.

Is carbon graphite or a diamond harder to break or scratch and why. You must use an explanation of molecular geometry, intermolecular and intramolecular forces to answer this question. I'm confused...

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