Question detail
What type of structure does graphite have?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Structure and bonding of carbon
Question
- A. Giant covalent structure made from carbon atoms
- B. Simple molecular structure made from carbon atoms
- C. Metallic structure made from carbon atoms
- D. Ionic structure made from carbon atoms
Answer
Giant covalent structure made from carbon atoms
Explanation
Graphite is classified as a giant covalent structure because it consists of a large network of carbon atoms bonded together by covalent bonds.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Graphite's Conductivity
Students often state that graphite conducts electricity because it has free electrons, without specifying that these electrons are delocalised.
Emphasize that in graphite, one electron from each carbon atom is delocalised, allowing it to conduct electricity.
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