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Q. Give reasons for the following: 1. Graphite has a very high melting point. 2. Graphite is a non-metal but conducts electricity. Answer the question according to the class 9th student.
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Q. Give reasons for the following: 1. Graphite has a very high melting point. 2. Graphite is a non-metal but conducts electricity. Answer the question according to the class 9th student.

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Step-by-step explanation:

1.Graphite has a very high melting point because its structure consists of carbon atoms which are held together by strong covalent bonds

2.It has delocalised electrons.

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