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Q: Why do graphite not react with oxygen at room temperature?
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Does graphite react with oxygen or air?

Yes, graphite reacts with oxygen but not at room temperature. The temperature has to be quite high ;)


What is the reaction of graphite and water?

Nothing, It will sink but it won't react with water at room temperature. You have to heat graphite to something like 800 degrees Celsius to react with water at that temperature it will react with steam to produce carbon monoxide and hydrogen gas.


What temperature does oxygen react with magnesium?

Magnesuium burn in air at room temperature.


What is graphite at room temperature?

Graphite is carbon at any temperature.


Alkaline earth metals do not react with oxygen?

No, they generally do, even at room temperature.


What is the state of matter at room temperature of graphite?

Graphite is a solid.


Why methane does not react with oxygen at room temperature?

Energy! Methane is a stable molecule and oxygen is almost (pretty) stable. The there is sufficient energy, called activiation energy, then the two gases will react


Why does graphite?

Graphite does not sublime or melt under normal room temperature. However; it does sublime if the temperature reaches 3652-3697℃.


What state is graphite at room temperature?

gas


Why does graphite sublime?

Graphite does not sublime or melt under normal room temperature. However; it does sublime if the temperature reaches 3652-3697℃.


State of matter of oxygen at room temperature?

Oxygen is a gas at room temperature.


Is oxygen a brittle solid at room temperature?

No. Oxygen is gaseous at room temperature.