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2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon

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Graphite is used to make the electrodes in some electrolysis cells. The electrodes must conduct electricity and must not melt.

a.

Explain why graphite conducts electricity.

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Explain why graphite has a very high melting point.

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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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