Question

State whether True or False. Correct the false statement.

Graphite (carbon) does not conduct electricity.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

• Graphite (carbon) is a non-metal which is made up of carbon structural layers. The structural layers are hexagonal in shape and are interconnected with each other.
• The hexagonal structures are stacked upon each other with the weak Vander Waal force and have free electrons in their structure which are responsible for conducting electricity.

The given statement is false.

Correct statement:

Graphite (carbon) conducts electricity.