Question

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.

Answer 1

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.