Graphite Flashcards
0
Q
What type of bond links the carbon atoms together in graphite?
A
➖COVALENT BONDS.
1
Q
How many carbon atoms is a carbon atom linked to in graphite?
A
➖Each carbon atom is linked to 3 other carbon atoms.
2
Q
Why is graphite soft and slippery?
A
➖Because layers can slide over each other very easily.
3
Q
Can graphite conduct heat and electrify, if so why?
A
➖YES, because each carbon atom has a free electron, so there are DELOCALISED ELECTRONS.
4
Q
In graphite the intermolecular forces of attraction are ? between the layers.
A
? = WEAK!
