Graphite (OCR GCSE Chemistry A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Element that graphite is made from
Element that graphite is made from
Carbon
Number of atoms each carbon bonds to in graphite
Number of atoms each carbon bonds to in graphite
Three
Pattern carbon atoms form in graphite
Pattern carbon atoms form in graphite
Hexagonal (six-sided)
Does graphite conduct electricity?
Does 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
Can graphite layers slide over each other?
Can graphite layers slide over each other?
Yes, easily
Why graphite layers slide easily
Why graphite layers slide easily
Weak forces between the layers
Common use of graphite
Common use of graphite
Pencils
How graphite works in pencils
How graphite works in pencils
Layers slide off onto paper when you write