The structure of graphite is given in Figure 12.19. (a) What type of intermolecular forces exist between

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The structure of graphite is given in Figure 12.19.
(a) What type of intermolecular forces exist between the layers of six-member carbon rings?
(b) Account for the lubricating ability of graphite. That is, why does graphite feel slippery? Why does pencil lead (which is really graphite in clay) leave black marks on paper?

Data given in Figure 12.19

Photos:  Cengage Leaming/Charles D. Winters Graphite, layers of six-member rings of carbon atoms. COLED

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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity

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Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

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