Structure & Bonding of Carbon (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards
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Element that makes up graphite
Element that makes up graphite
Carbon
Number of bonds per carbon atom in graphite
Number of bonds per carbon atom in graphite
Three
Shape of bonding pattern in graphite
Shape of bonding pattern in graphite
Hexagonal (six-sided)
Does graphite conduct electricity?
Does graphite conduct electricity?
Yes, conducts electricity
Why graphite conducts electricity
Why graphite conducts electricity
Free electrons can move and carry charge
Free electrons per carbon atom in graphite
Free electrons per carbon atom in graphite
One
Graphite's melting and boiling points
Graphite's melting and boiling points
High
Reason for graphite's high melting/boiling points
Reason for graphite's high melting/boiling points
Strong covalent bonds
Structure of graphite
Structure of graphite
Layered structure
How graphite layers move
How graphite layers move
Slide over each other easily
Why graphite layers slide easily
Why graphite layers slide easily
Weak forces between layers
Common use of graphite
Common use of graphite
Pencils
Why graphite works in pencils
Why graphite works in pencils
Layers slide off onto paper when writing