Graphite Flashcards
1
Q
What is the structure of graphite?
A
- Three covalent structure bond per carbon atom
- layers of hexagon
- Weak inermolecular forces
- crystalline structure
- one free electron per carbon atom
2
Q
Properties of graphite.
A
- very high melting and boiling point
- conducts electricity
- soft
- solid at room temp
3
Q
How does graphite conduct electricity?
A
Graphite conducts electricity because there are delocalised electrons that are able to move around
