Is Diamond a Carbon?
Yes, it is an allotrope of carbon. Carbon is significant to the human body and other living things, and it is the second most common element in the human body [1] It is also a key element of many biological molecules (molecules used in life). (Image source shutter stock) Well-known allotropes of carbon include graphite, diamond, amorphous carbon, and fullerenes. The physical properties of carbon vary widely with the allotropic form of carbon. We all know that carbon has four electrons in its outer shell. Therefore, carbon can form up to four covalent bonds with other atoms. Do you remember what a covalent bond is? A covalent bond is a shared pair of electrons. Carbon is found with four bonds because forming four covalent bonds means it has eight valence electrons. This way it acquires the electron configuration of a noble gas, which is a stable arrangement. Sketching pencils, cotton t-shirts, and energy drinks are all made primarily of carbon. F