Why does a carbon atom in graphite form 4 covalent bonds?
1 Answer
Nov 25, 2016
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Explanation:
an carbon atom in graphite does not form 4 covalent bonds but only three in a hexahedral bidimensional structure. The last electron can move on all the plane, together with the fourth electron of the other carbon atoms. These are the electrons responsible of conduction current of the graphite
