Chemistryeasy · Past Paper
Which form of carbon is used to make the core of pencils?
ACharcoal
BCoke
CGraphite
DLampblack
✓ Correct Answer: C — Graphite
Pencil 'lead' is actually a mixture of graphite and clay; graphite leaves a black mark due to its layered structure.
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