Structure of ice is similar to which of the following?
Correct answer: B. Diamond
- A. Liquid water
- B. Diamond
- C. Graphite
- D. Sucrose
Explanation
The correct option is B. The structure of ice is similar to the structure of DIAMOND. Ice and diamond are both examples of crystalline structures. In ice, water molecules are arranged in a regular, repeating pattern forming a crystal lattice. Each water molecule is bonded to four neighboring water molecules through hydrogen bonds. This arrangement gives ice its solid and stable structure. Similarly, a diamond is also a crystalline structure, where carbon atoms are arranged in a three-dimensional lattice. Each carbon atom is covalently bonded to four other carbon atoms, creating a very rigid and stable structure.
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