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In cellulose, glucose monomers are added to produce linear polymer chains that can align side by side, favouring interchain hydrogen bonding. These interchain links produce a rigid structure of layered sheets of cellulose. This bulky and inflexible structure no only imparts exceptional stregnth to cellulose, it also renders it insoluble in water. It is, of course, essential for plants that their main building material does not readily dissolve in water!
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoAs with all insoluble materials, the property lies with its molecular structure. This means the chemicals that compose the substance, are arranged in such a way that they will not absorb the water, or rather they will not bond with the hydrogen and oxygen molecules that form water. Graphite is made of pure carbon - a substance that on its own will not bond with water. Fizzy water used in drinks are carbonated using carbon dioxide - carbon with oxygen - that allows it to become soluble.
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∙ 12y agoBecause it contains insoluble Calcium sulfate
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Why is pencil insoluble?
The pencil lead is not lead but is made from soft graphite carbon and insoluble except as carbon tetra chloride
Why is graphite insoluble in hexane?
No. Hexane is a nonpolar compound and will not dissolve ions.
What is a physical property of a giant covalent structure?
+ High melting and boiling points+ Insoluble in water and organic solvents+ Do not conduct electricity (except when they have free electrons eg graphite)+ Solid at room temperature
What is a form of carbon that makes a good lubricant?
Graphite (I think)
What is the difference between carbon graphite and graphite?
because carbon graphite had carbon but graphite does not have carbon
What is the graphite solvent?
Graphite is practically insoluble.
What solvent will dissolve graphite?
Graphite is not easily dissolved. Here is an article describing on process in the related link.
What do diamond graphite and buckminsterfullerene have in common?
Diamond, graphite, and buckminsterfullerene are made of pure carbon and are insoluble in water.
What are the example of insoluble?
graphite in water, nickel in alcohol, diamond in methanol
Why is pencil insoluble?
The pencil lead is not lead but is made from soft graphite carbon and insoluble except as carbon tetra chloride
What does diamond coal graphite cokeand buckminsterfullerene have in common?
Diamond, coal, graphite, coke and buckminsterfullerene are composed primarily of carbon and are insoluble in water.
Why is graphite insoluble in hexane?
No. Hexane is a nonpolar compound and will not dissolve ions.
Why graphite is used in making electrodes?
Graphite is a non metallic conductor of electricity so is cheap,insoluble in water,acids and bases, and is non corrosive material.
What special property does the non-metal graphite have?
it is lustrous and a good conductor of heat and electricity, as most other non-metals are not. ---------- Some properties of graphite: - anisotropy - hexagonal rhombohedral crystalline structure (for the non-amorphous graphite) - low hardness (1 to 2, Mohs scale) - black color - density: 2-2,25 g/cm3 - practically insoluble - has lubricating property - graphite has many forms, natural or artificial
What is a physical property of a giant covalent structure?
+ High melting and boiling points+ Insoluble in water and organic solvents+ Do not conduct electricity (except when they have free electrons eg graphite)+ Solid at room temperature
Is pebble soluble or insoluble?
INSOLUBLE
What is a form of carbon that makes a good lubricant?
Graphite (I think)
