What is the difference in structure between graphite and graphene?

In graphite, carbon atoms are in layers which slide over each other. Whereas in graphene, there is only a single layer of carbon atoms.

MM
Answered by Megan M. Chemistry tutor

4457 Views

See similar Chemistry KS3 tutors

Related Chemistry KS3 answers

All answers ▸

Calculate the enthalpy of combustion of 1 mol of ethanol using mean bond enthalpy (kJ/mol) data: C-C (347), C-H (413), C-O (358), O-H (464), O=O (498), C=O (805)


What are the three different physical states and how do they differ?


Explain how the Kekulé model of benzene is contradicted by the hydrogenation enthalpies of ethene and benzene


Explain the trend in reactivity along period 3 of the periodic table?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences