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Is graphite a solid liquid or a gas?
Graphite is a solid. It's commonly seen in pencils (as a replacement for real lead, which is poisonous), and is a component in the process in manufacturing man-made or industrial diamonds.
What is the stuff in pencils?
lead
Do children with ADHD eat lead pencils?
No, children with ADHD do not have a specific preference for eating lead pencils. Pica, a condition characterized by persistent and compulsive consumption of non-food items, can occur in some children with ADHD or other developmental disorders, but eating lead pencils specifically is not a common behavior associated with ADHD.
Lead pencil do not have lead so why its call lead pencil?
Lead pencils used to contain lead. Now, graphite or a mixture of graphite and clay powder is used, but old habits die hard and some people still call them lead pencils. Also, even though lead has not been used in pencils for a long time, the paint on the outside contained lead until the middle of the 20th century. This was harmful for people who had a habit of chewing on their pencils.
Is galena used in pencils?
No, we don't use galena is pencils. Galena is the primary ore of the metal lead, and this mineral, PbS, is recovered for that purpose. We also often recover silver as a byproduct of lead processing. It is graphite that is used in pencils, and the mineral graphite is an allotrope of carbon.
What element is used in the 'lead' in pencils?
carbon: in the form of graphite. Another form is diamonds
What element is in both diamonds and pencil lead?
Carbon is the element found in both diamonds and pencil lead. In diamonds, carbon atoms are arranged in a crystal lattice structure, making it a prized and valuable gemstone. In pencil lead, carbon is in the form of graphite, which is a softer allotrope of carbon used for writing and drawing.
What is Graphene used for?
Today, we use it for pencils. But since it can conduct electricity better than silver, and is stronger than diamonds, we can use it for digital technologies in the near future, such as TV screens. Insert mode
What element is found in diamonds pencils and everywhere on earth?
Carbon is the element found in diamonds, pencils (graphite), and is abundantly present in various forms on Earth.
What is graphite used in?
pencils such as lead pencils
What are lead pencils made out of?
The lead in pencils are not made out of lead, as is common belief. Pencil lead is made out of graphite.
What year was lead removed from pencils?
Lead was never actually used in pencils. The "lead" in pencils is actually a mix of graphite and clay. The switch to using graphite in pencils occurred in the 16th century.
What are legal issues with pencils?
pencils contain lead. lead is dangerous for humans. many students put pencils in there mouth and can lead to lead poisoning. This can bring lawsuits against companies for negligence as the companies know the pencils contain lead which is toxic.
What is used in diamonds and pencils?
You're thinking of carbon, which Mother Nature used to form both diamonds and graphite.
Is lead mostly used in pencils?
Lead is mainly used for pencils and for batteries.Hope this helped :)
What are some unusual uses of lead?
in pencils in pencils
Where can you find carbon in its pure form in modern days?
pencils and diamonds
