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AveGali [126]
3 years ago
14

Why is graphite used as a lubricant

Chemistry
2 answers:
Korvikt [17]3 years ago
6 0

There are weaker covalent bonds between these layers, hence they can easily slide over each other. Due to this, it is a lubricant, since the layers slide over each other so easily. ... Graphite is a mineral made of loosely bonded sheets of carbon atoms, giving it a slippery texture that makes it a very effective lubricant.

tigry1 [53]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

Carbon atoms form STRONG bonds within each graphite layer but weak bonds between layers.

Explanation:

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