Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

In both physics and chemistry, amorphous carbon is the name used for carbon that does not have any sort of what structure?

  1. diamond

  2. crystal

  3. gemstone

  4. steel
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Amorphous carbon lacks long-range crystalline structure, unlike diamond which has a perfect crystal lattice. The term 'amorphous' literally means without form or structure. Diamond and gemstone refer to specific crystalline forms. Steel is an alloy containing iron, not pure carbon.

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