CH-319
Giant covalent structures
Chemistry · Secondary 3 · Medium · Giant covalent structures
Which statement correctly explains why graphite can conduct electricity but diamond cannot?
- Graphite has delocalised electrons between layers; diamond has no free electrons.
- Graphite has ions that move; diamond has only neutral atoms.
- Graphite is made of metals; diamond is not.
- Graphite has weak covalent bonds; diamond has strong ionic bonds.
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