Question

Write the characteristics of graphite.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The material is typically grayish-black in color, opaque, and has a radiant black sheen. Graphite is a distinct material as it displays the properties of both a metal and a non-metal. Although graphite is flexible, it is not elastic and has high electrical and thermal conductivity

Answer 2

Explanation:

Characteristics of graphite are as follows-

1. It is a crystalline allotropes of carbon.
2. All carbons of the graphite are bonded with three carbon atoms.
3. In the graphite hexagonal layer structure is found.
4. It is a good conductor of electricity due to the presence of delocalised electrons.
5. It's melting point is low if we compare it to diamond.
6. It is very soft due to the presence of weak vanderwall force between two layers.