Question
Graphite, as shown in the image below, is considered an extended structure and is made of carbon.
Which of the following best describes the structure of graphite?
A.
It is organized in a non-repeating pattern.
B.
It is arranged in a crystal lattice.
C.
It is composed of different molecules.
D.
It is made from different types of atoms.
Which of the following best describes the structure of graphite?
A.
It is organized in a non-repeating pattern.
B.
It is arranged in a crystal lattice.
C.
It is composed of different molecules.
D.
It is made from different types of atoms.
Answers
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The best description of the structure of graphite is:
**B. It is arranged in a crystal lattice.**
Graphite has a layered structure where carbon atoms are bonded in a hexagonal arrangement, forming sheets that can slide over each other, characteristic of a crystal lattice structure.
**B. It is arranged in a crystal lattice.**
Graphite has a layered structure where carbon atoms are bonded in a hexagonal arrangement, forming sheets that can slide over each other, characteristic of a crystal lattice structure.