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2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon

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Question 16
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Graphite is soft, but graphite also has a very high melting point. Which statement explains how both of these can be true?

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A

The bonds within each layer are strong, but there are no bonds between the layers.

B

The bonds within each layer are weak, but the bonds between the layers are strong.

C

The bonds within each layer are strong, and the bonds between the layers are strong.

D

The bonds within each layer are weak, and there are no bonds between the layers.

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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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