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Why is graphite a conductor of electricity but diamond is not?

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Answered by Rutujao8
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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. 13.

Answered by balugcl
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Explanation:

GRAPHITE IS IONIC IN NATURE AND FREE TO MOVE THERFORE IT CONDUCTS BT DIAMOND IS A HARD SOLID NO FREE ELECTRONS AND COVALENT IN NATURE DUE TO THIS IT DOESNT CONDUCT ELECTRICITY

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