Question

Which statement is true of the carbon atoms that make up a diamond?

A. They can slip past one another slowly.
B. They are held together and vibrating in place.
C. They vibrate only when heated.
D. They are locked in place and do not move at all.

Answer 1

B, this is because the particles in a solid such as the diamond can not move and even though they are locked into place they still vibrate

Answer 2

Which statement is true of the carbon atoms that make up a diamond?

Answer: B. They are held together and vibrating in place.

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