Discuss how carbon atoms come together to form diamond. What will be an ideal response?


The electron shells of adjacent carbon atoms overlap, and they share electrons. This is called covalent
bonding. A carbon atom in diamond shares all four of its outer electrons with a neighbor.

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A. sustainable yield. B. ecological tipping point. C. exponential growth D. ecological footprint. E. environmental worldview.

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A chemical element cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is a lingua franca?

What will be an ideal response?

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Hurricanes are the most common environmental hazard in Japan

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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