Question

Why does graphite conduct electricity whereas diamond does not?

Answer 1

graphite conduct electricity where as diamond does not because in diamond the carbon atoms are bonded to for others atoms. whereas graphite each carbon atom is only bonded to three other atoms. therefore, there are delocalised (free) electrons in graphite, which can move and carry a charge so graphite conducts electricty.

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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