Graphite (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards
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Element that graphite is made of
Element that graphite is made of
Carbon
No. of carbon atoms each carbon bonds to in graphite
No. of carbon atoms each carbon bonds to in graphite
Three
Bonding pattern in graphite
Bonding pattern in graphite
Hexagonal (six-sided)
Can graphite conduct electricity?
Can graphite conduct electricity?
Yes
Why graphite conducts electricity
Why graphite conducts electricity
Each carbon atom has one free electron that can move
Melting and boiling points of graphite
Melting and boiling points of graphite
High
Why graphite has high melting/boiling points
Why graphite has high melting/boiling points
Strong covalent bonds
Structure of graphite
Structure of graphite
Layers
Why graphite layers can slide over each other
Why graphite layers can slide over each other
Forces between layers are weak
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