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Water is a compound. A pure metal is an element. Graphite (a pencil lead) is the element carbon. These are all examples of a pure substance.

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Which non metal forms the lead' in a pencil?

Pencil "lead" is not really lead, the metal - Pb. Pencils are made with graphite which is a mineral, an insulator.


Is pencil lead is Pb free?

There is no lead in pencil - Pencil is made from graphite


How can you test if lead in a pencil is harder than lead metal itself?

The 'lead' or graphite in a pencil is softer. Try writing on paper, the pencil will write, the real lead will not


What metal is present in the pencil?

Trick question. There is no metal in a "lead" pencil. The insert is composed of graphite, which is a carbon similar to coal.


This metal does not react with water?

Examples: platinum metals, gold, silver, lead, etc.


What non metal forms the lead in a pencil?

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What is red pencil lead for?

Red pencil marks show up well on metal(s), so they are common in a metal-working shop.


Parts of a pencil?

well a pencil has led, wood, metal, and eraser


Is pencil lead real lead?

No, pencil "lead" is not made of the metal lead. It is actually made of a mixture of graphite and clay. The term "lead" is a misnomer that dates back to when graphite was mistakenly thought to be a type of lead.


Which non metal forms lead in the pencil?

It is mainly carbon in the form of graphite.


Is a pencil an insulator or a conductor?

Pencil "lead" is not really lead, the metal - Pb. Pencils are made with graphite which is a mineral, an insulator.


Would a macanical pencil sink or float?

A mechanical pencil would likely float in water due to its lightweight and buoyant materials such as plastic and metal components. However, if the pencil is filled with enough heavy lead to outweigh its buoyancy, it may sink.