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Pencil "lead" is not really lead, the metal - Pb. Pencils are made with graphite which is a mineral, an insulator.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoPencil "lead" is not lead metal. It is a mix of graphite and clay- nonmetal
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∙ 10y agoIt is mainly carbon in the form of graphite.
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Is lead a metal non metal or a metaloid?
Lead is a soft ductile metal.
Are diamonds metal or non metals?
No. A pure diamond is carbon, and it is an allotrope of this element in the same way that graphite (pencil lead) is an allotrope of carbon. Thus, diamond is not a metal because carbon is not a metal.
Is aragon a metal non metal or a metalloid?
Argon is known to be non-metal. This forms in a group of 13 or more.
Is graphite lead conductive?
Graphite itself is pure carbon. But it might be possible for some samples of graphite to contain impurities of lead.
Why is graphite suitable to make pencil leads?
Another answer on answers.com claims, "It's a common misconception that pencil lead is or has ever been constituted of the element lead. It's true that thousands of years ago the element lead was formed into cylinders and used to make marks on papyrus, however, wooden pencils or any instrument since does not use lead (lead is a heavy metal and using pure lead in form can cause major health problems with extended exposure). Pencils now are made of graphite or some other pigment. However, graphite in solid form was discovered in the 16th century and at the time was thought to be some type of lead, which is why many people today still call pencil lead: lead."This seems to be the most plausible explanation.
What non metal forms the lead in a pencil?
carbon (C)
Which non metal forms lead in the pencil?
It is mainly carbon in the form of graphite.
Is pencil lead metalic or nonmetalic?
It is non metallic. The pencil 'lead' is graphite which is a common mineral, a soft carbon
Is lead a metal non metal or a metaloid?
Lead is a soft ductile metal.
Is lead a metal or non metal or metaloid?
Lead is a soft ductile metal.
What forms when a non-metal and a non-metal react?
A covalent compound.
Is lead a metalloid or metal or non metal?
a metal
Is lead ferrous or is it non-ferrous?
Lead is a non-ferrous metal.
Is a sharpened pencil lead metallic or non-metallic?
Nonmetallic.
Is lead a metal non metal or a metalliod?
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Are diamonds metal or non metals?
No. A pure diamond is carbon, and it is an allotrope of this element in the same way that graphite (pencil lead) is an allotrope of carbon. Thus, diamond is not a metal because carbon is not a metal.
Is aragon a metal non metal or a metalloid?
Argon is known to be non-metal. This forms in a group of 13 or more.
