Question

Why is graphite a good conductor of electricity?

Answer 1

1. Graphite is an allotrope of Carbon.
2. Graphite is formed by the layers of Carbon atoms where three Carbon atoms are joined by a strong covalent bond to three other Carbon forming an arrangement of six Carbon rings. The fourth electron of each Carbon is a free electron which makes it capable to flow current in a circuit and make it behave as a good conductor of electricity.
3. Therefore, Graphite is a good conductor of electricity.