Chemistrymedium · Past Paper
Which of the following is used in the manufacturing of artificial diamonds?
AHeating graphite to very high temperature and pressure
BCooling liquid carbon slowly
CElectrolysis of sugar solution
DOxidation of methane
✓ Correct Answer: A — Heating graphite to very high temperature and pressure
Artificial diamonds are made by subjecting graphite to extreme pressures and temperatures to rearrange atoms into a tetrahedral lattice.
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