Science, asked by rekhaambi0909, 1 year ago

A sharp point of pencil shines while an eraser does not why​

Answers

Answered by sneha41046
1

coz sharp point is made up of lead ...which shows shiny property.

Answered by mindfulmaisel
2

A pencil is made of graphite. The graphite is an allotrope of carbon. Although carbon is a non-metal and hence it is non lustrous but graphite is an exception so it is lustrous.  

Explanation:

  • On sharpening the pencil the bare surface of the graphite is obtained and it shines. But eraser is made up of rubber. It is a non-metal and hence it does not shine.  
  • This is because rubber is made from organic compounds which does not shine on coming in contact with light.

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