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Why do simple
End graphite leave to conduct good lubricant? (2 graphite have such so hard?
molecules have low
a mark when electricity? reasons) high melting points?
melting and boiling
rubbed on
points?
paper?

Why do simple
molecules not conduct
electricity?

How many bonds In graphite, what Which element is What holds the How are the What holds What is an
hold the carbon are the spare both graphite and layers of graphite atoms in individual molecules electrical
atoms together in electrons on each diamond made of? together? covalent in simple molecular current?
graphite? carbon atom able substances structures
to do? held together? together?

How many bonds

hold the carbon
atoms together in
diamond?

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is used graphite are… melting structures are… molecular and boiling
for… POOR / GOOD POOR / GOOD points of structures points of SIMPLE
SIMPLE diamond SOLUBLE/ are generally… chlorine are… MOLECULE/
MOLECULES/ electrical electrical and INSOLUBLE GIANT
Diamond GIANT conductor. conductor. graphite SOLUBLE/ HIGH/LOW COVALENT
is used COVALENT are… in both polar and non- INSOLUBLE STRUCTURE
for… STRUCTURES Graphite is Diamond is polar solvents. Chlorine is a …
very… very… HIGH / in non-polar
LOW solvents. POOR/GOOD
HARD / SOFT HARD / SOFT
electrical
conductor.