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Graphite is a form of


A

carbon

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pure element

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C

metal

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D

metalloid

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Solution

The correct option is A

carbon


The explanation of the correct option

Option A, Carbon

  • Carbon is a nonmetal that exists in different allotropic forms such as Diamond, Graphite, and Buckminsterfullerene
  • Diamond is the hardest substance and Graphite is a nonmetal and good conductor of heat.

Options for Incorrect options:

Option B, Pure element

  • An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into new parts by any physical means.
  • There are in total 118 elements present at a time.

Option, Metal

  • Graphite is an allotrope of carbon that is non-metallic in nature.
  • Metals like copper are good conductors of heat.

Option D, Metalloid

  • Metalloids are substances that have properties between metals and nonmetals.
  • For example, Silicon is a nonmetal that is a semiconductor.

Thus Option A Carbon is the correct option.


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