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2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon

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The figure shows the structure of graphite.

Figure: The layered structure of graphite

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Use the figure to give two features of the structure of graphite.

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Graphite is used as a lubricant. Explain why graphite is soft and slippery.

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2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon Questions

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40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon, covering 2.3.1 Diamond, 2.3.2 Graphite, and 2.3.3 Graphene and fullerenes. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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