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A layered giant covalent structure

A layered giant covalent structure

Graphite structure showing hexagonal carbon layers, strong covalent bonds within each layer, weak London dispersion forces between layers, and mobile delocalised electrons

Graphite is a form of carbon with a giant covalent structure. Its carbon atoms form flat layers made from connected hexagonal rings.

2.3.2 Graphite Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /2.3.2 Graphite

Step-by-step lessons on AQA GCSE Chemistry 2.3.2 Graphite. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Nail the core quantitative topics — moles, balancing equations and calculations — early on, since they underpin higher-tier questions across every paper and topic.

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