Graphite (OCR GCSE Chemistry A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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How many other carbon atoms is each carbon atom bonded to in graphite?
How many other carbon atoms is each carbon atom bonded to in graphite?
Three
What pattern do the carbon atoms form in graphite?
What pattern do the carbon atoms form in graphite?
Hexagonal pattern
Can graphite conduct electricity?
Can graphite conduct electricity?
Yes, it can
Why can graphite conduct electricity?
Why can graphite conduct electricity?
It has free electrons that move
How many free electrons does each carbon atom have in graphite?
How many free electrons does each carbon atom have in graphite?
One
Does graphite have high or low melting and boiling points?
Does graphite have high or low melting and boiling points?
High
Why does graphite have high melting and boiling points?
Why does graphite have high melting and boiling points?
It has strong covalent bonds
What structural feature allows graphite layers to slide over each other?
What structural feature allows graphite layers to slide over each other?
Weak forces between layers
How strong are the forces between the layers in graphite?
How strong are the forces between the layers in graphite?
Weak
What is graphite commonly used in?
What is graphite commonly used in?
Pencils
What happens when you write with a graphite pencil?
What happens when you write with a graphite pencil?
Layers slide off onto paper
What structure does graphite have?
What structure does graphite have?
Layer structure