Being a non- metal graphite is a good conductor of electricity. Why?
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Answer:
graphite the carbon atoms are joined together and arrange in layer the link between the carbon atom in the layer are strong but the link between the layer are weak the layers easily slip over each other graphite is a non metal and it is the only non metal that can conduct electricity
Answer:
GRAPHITE IS A GOOD CONDUCTOR OF ELECTRICITY.
Explanation:
1. In graphite, the carbon atoms are joined together and arranged in layers.
2. The links between the carbon atoms in the layer are strong, but the links between the layers are weak.
3. Graphite is a non metal but still can conduct electricity because of the delocalised (free) electrons in its structure.
4. This is because each carbon atom in graphite is bonded to only three other carbon atoms and its fourth valence electron is free.
