Graphite Is a Slippery Solid, in Contrast to Diamond

question 26

Multiple Choice

Graphite is a slippery solid, in contrast to diamond.Both graphite and diamond contain only carbon atoms.Graphite has these properties because

• A)Graphite consists of layers of carbon atoms; each layer is weakly bonded to other layers.
• B)The carbon atoms in graphite form triple bonds in each layer and single bonds between the layers.
• C)Each layer of graphite exists as a separate entity and is not joined to layers above and below it.
• D)It contains material that makes it a basic substance and thus slippery.

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