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Allotropy in Carbon, Sulphur and Phosphorous

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Allotropy in Carbon, Sulphur and Phosphorous

Question

Graphite is one of the allotropes of carbon
a) Name one other element that exhibits allotropy
b) Explain why graphite is used as a lubricant

Answer

a)
-Sulphur
-Phosphorous
b) Graphite has hexagonal layers that are joined by weak Van der Waal forces and slide over each other when pressed.


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