Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Structure And Bonding (Section 3 - No. 41)
Which of the following statements best describes the conductivity of electricity in graphite?
Graphite conducts electricity because of the strong covalent bonds between carbon atoms.
Graphite conducts electricity because of the weak intermolecular forces between carbon atoms.
Graphite conducts electricity because of delocalized electrons that can move freely.
Graphite does not conduct electricity because it is a non-metal.
Explanation
Graphite conducts due to the freely moving delocalized electrons.
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