Graphite (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Element that graphite is a form of
Element that graphite is a form of
Carbon
Number of carbon atoms each C atom bonds to in graphite
Number of carbon atoms each C atom bonds to in graphite
Three
Bonding pattern shape in graphite
Bonding pattern shape in graphite
Hexagonal (six-sided)
Graphite and electrical conductivity
Graphite and electrical conductivity
Graphite can conduct electricity
Why graphite conducts electricity
Why graphite conducts electricity
Each C 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
Property of layers in graphite
Property of layers in graphite
Can slide over each other easily
Why layers in graphite slide easily
Why layers in graphite slide easily
Forces between layers are weak
Common use of graphite
Common use of graphite
Pencils
What happens when you write with graphite pencil
What happens when you write with graphite pencil
Layers slide off onto paper