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Yes. The weak attractions between the layers of atoms in graphite are easily broken. Therefore, graphite is soft and the layers can slide over each other.
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The ability to be shaped or molded?
Malleable, I think.
What is graphite's transparency?
Graphite does not have a transparency.
Where does graphite come from?
Graphite mines
The chemical composition of graphite and diamond is?
Graphite and Diamonds are both allotropes of Carbon.
What solvent will dissolve graphite?
Graphite is not easily dissolved. Here is an article describing on process in the related link.
Is carbon ductile malleable and does it have lustre?
Carbon is not ductile or malleable, but it can have luster depending on what form it is in. In most cases it does not, but graphite does have a luster.
What iron is made by annealing white cast iron?
malleable cast iron has temper graphite
Is carbon uranium malleable?
No, carbon is not malleable. Pick a form, hit with a hammer, and it won't "flatten out" like, say, gold. Carbon in the form of graphite or diamond won't do well when struck.
Is neodymium malleable or non malleable?
It is malleable.
Is the element mercury malleable or not malleable?
malleable
Is gold brittle or malleable?
Gold is extremely malleable.
How malleable is mercury?
Mercury is considered to be malleable. However, it is only malleable when it is in solid form. As a liquid, it is not malleable.
Is lead now named graphite?
Lead and graphite are two entirely different materials.Lead is a heavy and dense metal; it is soft, malleable, and melts at a low temperature. It is also toxic.Graphite occurs naturally and is a form of crystalline carbon.Though people often refer to a lead pencil, the lead in the pencil is in fact graphite.
Is hydrogene malleable?
no it is not malleable
Is metal maleable?
Most metals are, but some are ductile, and will shatter. For example, steel is malleable because it can bend and form new shapes, while another metal, such as graphite, tends to break or shatter, therefore, it is ductile.
Is xenon a malleable or non malleable?
Xenon is a gas at STP. Gases are not malleable.
Are metaloids malleable or brittle?
Malleable
