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Why is graphite slippery when pressed? Select one: a. covalent bonds break b. hexagonal layers slide c. molecules of graphite slide

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Answer:

hexagonal layers slide

Step-by-step explanation:

The layers in graphite can slide over each other because the forces between them are weak. The delocalised electrons are free to move through the structure, so graphite can conduct electricity.This makes graphite slippery, so it is useful as a lubricant .

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