Question

Write 'F' for true and for false for the following statements

Being a nonmetal, graphite is a bad conductor of electricity.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

• Graphite is one of the allotropes of Carbon.
• It has a layered structure in which each Carbon atom is bonded with three other Carbon atoms forming a hexagonal ring.
• Due to the presence of one free electron, Graphite has a great affinity to conduct electricity.
• Correct statement - ‘Graphite is a good conductor of electricity.’

Hence, the given statement is false.