Specific Heat of Carbon Allotropes
Diamond and graphite are allotropes of carbon with specific heats of 0.509 J/(g·°C) and 0.709 J/(g·°C), respectively. Which statement best explains this difference?
A
Graphite has a higher melting point than diamond
B
Diamond absorbs more radiation than graphite
C
Diamond has more carbon atoms per unit volume
D
Graphite’s layered structure allows more vibrational modes
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