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Danna Fisher
17 December, 17:16
Why is graphite used in pencil lead
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Sanaa Pruitt
17 December, 17:45
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The bonds between the layers are much weaker than covalent bonds. This enables the layers to slide across each other, making graphite soft. Graphite can also conduct electricity, between the layers of carbon atoms. Graphite is used as pencil 'lead'.
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