Combined Science GCSE
Delocalised electrons and conductivity
What Delocalised electrons and conductivity means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The fourth outer electron of each carbon atom is delocalised, so it is free to move within a layer and allows graphite to conduct electricity along the layers.
Topics that use Delocalised electrons and conductivity
- Graphite (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Comparison of graphite and metals
- Delocalised electrons
- Electrical conductivity
- Giant covalent structures
- Layered structures and lubrication
- Structure and bonding
- Structure-property relationships
- Covalent bonding and delocalised electrons
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