Something to do with the free electron it has, that can carry a charge, and also it can ibrate/move
The carbon-carbon bond length in graphite is around 1.42 Å (angstroms), which is shorter than the typical C-C single bond length of about 1.54 Å. This shorter bond length in graphite is due to the strong delocalization of electrons in the hexagonal layers of carbon atoms.
Network solid
Graphite consists of covalent bonding within the layers of carbon atoms, while the layers are held together by weak van der Waals forces.
In graphite which consists of fused hexagons of carbon atoms arranged in sheets there is considerable delocalisation of electrons. In diamond the structure is "3 dimensional" with each atom of carbon tetrahedrally surronded by 4 other carbon atoms. The bonding is covalent and the electrons in each bond are localised.
no because its a covalent compound, it undergoes covalent bonding. if it was a metallic or ionic then it would conduct when molten or in aqueous state. the only element that undergoes a covalent bonding and conducts electricity is graphite, no other element or allotrope conducts.
The carbon-carbon bond length in graphite is around 1.42 Å (angstroms), which is shorter than the typical C-C single bond length of about 1.54 Å. This shorter bond length in graphite is due to the strong delocalization of electrons in the hexagonal layers of carbon atoms.
Graphite is made of pure carbon atoms. The bond between the C atoms is called a covalent bond.
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Some non-metal objects that conduct electricity include graphite, which is a form of carbon, and certain types of water, such as mineral-laden water. Semiconductor materials like silicon and germanium can also conduct electricity under certain conditions.
seeing how it has a CRYSTAL STRUCTURE I would say ionic bond.
Network solid
Graphite consists of covalent bonding within the layers of carbon atoms, while the layers are held together by weak van der Waals forces.
Pencil lead (aka graphite) DOES conduct electricity. It does this thanks to electron delocalization within the carbon layers. Since the valence electrons are free to move, they are able to conduct electricity.
Yes, it can bond with other cabons . For example, a diamond, graphite (in pencils) and charcoal.
Graphite is made of pure carbon atoms. The bond between the C atoms is called a covalent bond.
In graphite which consists of fused hexagons of carbon atoms arranged in sheets there is considerable delocalisation of electrons. In diamond the structure is "3 dimensional" with each atom of carbon tetrahedrally surronded by 4 other carbon atoms. The bonding is covalent and the electrons in each bond are localised.
Both diamond and graphite are bonded covalently and most covalent substances will not conduct electricity. Diamond contains entirely carbon-carbon single bonds and so the electrons basically stay between two atoms. Graphite is sometime represented as having alternate signal and double bond but this is not quite accurate. There are no definite single and double bonds but rather bonds that are in between. This property is called resonance. Because of this resonance the electrons are delocalized; they are not tied down to any pair of atoms and are free to move thought the structure.