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Graphite, carbon and diamonds are

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Answer options

  1. isotopes
  2. isomers
  3. isotones
  4. allotropes

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: allotropes

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) allotropes šŸ“š Explanation: Allotropes are different physical forms in which the same chemical element can exist. Graphite, carbon, and diamonds are all made entirely of carbon atoms, but their atoms are arranged differently. This different arrangement gives them very different physical properties, such as hardness and conductivity. Understanding allotropy is a key part of studying the chemistry of elements.