Determine which set of properties correctly describes graphite (C)? A. Malleable, brittle, soluble in oil or gasoline, high melt

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Determine which set of properties correctly describes graphite (C)? A. Malleable, brittle, soluble in oil or gasoline, high melt

ing point, simple structure B. Malleable, brittle, soluble in oil or gasoline, high melting point, simple structure C. Ionic lattice, giant structure, soluble in oil or gasoline, low melting point, does not conduct electricity D. Dense, conducts electricity, high melting point, giant structure, brittle

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satela [25.4K] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-21T20:24:11+03:00

Answer:

D. Dense, conducts electricity, high melting point, giant structure, brittle

Explanation:

Graphite is an allotrope of carbon. It is similar to diamond except for some differences in their properties and mode of formation.

Graphite is typically a non-metal and should have properties of non-metals. Metals are malleable, ductile, conducts electricity, etc.

Graphite is able to conduct electricity because of the presence of free mobile electrons in its structure.

It is dense but its density is lower than that of diamond but higher than water.

Graphite is brittle with a high melting point which is close to that of diamond.