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15 September, 18:58

Why graphite is soft and good conductor of electricity

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  1. 15 September, 19:54
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    It is soft because it is a powder but conducts electricity since it is a kind of metal but in a powder form.
  2. 15 September, 22:56
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    It is weak because there are only weak intermolecular forces between its layers. It also contains delocalised electrons for electricity to move freely.
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