CH-280
Giant covalent structures
Chemistry · Secondary 3 · Medium · Giant covalent structures
Graphite is used as a lubricant in machinery. Which statement best explains this property of graphite?
- Each carbon atom in graphite is bonded to four other carbon atoms in a 3D network.
- Graphite has weak forces between layers of carbon atoms that can slide over each other.
- Graphite contains only single covalent bonds which are easy to break.
- Graphite is made of separate simple molecules that move freely.
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