
Which type of atomic bonding gives diamond its extreme hardness?
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Options:
- Covalent network bonding
- Ionic bonding
- Metallic bonding
- Van der Waals forces
Correct answer: Covalent network bonding
Explanation: In diamond, each carbon atom is tetrahedrally bonded to four neighbors in a covalent network, producing exceptional hardness; diamond rates 10 on the Mohs scale.
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