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Is pencil lead metalic or nonmetalic?

It is non metallic. The pencil 'lead' is graphite which is a common mineral, a soft carbon


Is galena metallic or nonmetallic?

Galena is metallic.


Why does the pencil have to be sharpened from time to time?

because when yo use it you are using up lead so there is less


Pencils sharpened at both ends can be used as electrodes Why?

Pencil sharpened at both ends allows electricity to pass through it because pencil lead is actually made of graphite which is a good conductor of electricity, so when you sharpen the pencil at both ends electricity can pass from one end, through the lead to the other end


What is pencil point?

The pencil point refers to the tip of the pencil where the graphite or lead is located. It is the part of the pencil that is used for writing or drawing. The point can be sharpened to create a finer tip for more precise lines.


Which lasts longer pen or pencil?

A pencil lead typically lasts longer than a pen ink cartridge because pencils can be sharpened to expose more lead, while pens run out of ink and cannot be refilled. Additionally, pencil markings can be erased and rewritten, prolonging their use.


What is the percentage of lead in the lead pencil you are using?

A typical lead pencil does not actually contain lead. The "lead" in a pencil is made of graphite, which is a crystalline form of carbon. Therefore, there is 0% lead in a lead pencil.


Is pencil lead is Pb free?

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


Is pencil lead solution?

Pencil lead is a compound


Which of the following is a nonmetallic mineral a. sulfur b. lead c. aluminum d. copper?

Sulfur is nonmetallic


Why won't a magnet attract a pencil?

Because the only metallic part of a pencil is the extremely thin part at the end that holds the eraser in. It does have enough mass to be attracted by a magnet. Furthermore, pencils don't really has "lead", per se; it is really graphite, a carbon-based compound that is not metallic.


Is a pencil poison?

If your asking if the pencil has Lead, then the answer is that most pencils do NOT have lead in them anymore.