Question

graphite conducts electricity but diamond does not. why?​

Answer 1

Answer:

graphite conducts electricity because of delocalised free electrons whereas diamond has no free electrons

Answer 2

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Graphite can conduct electricity because of the delocalised (free) electrons in its structure. These arise because each carbon atom is only bonded to 3 other carbon atoms. ... However, in diamond, all 4 outer electrons on each carbon atom are used in covalent bonding, so there are no delocalised electrons.

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