Graphite is used as a dry lubricant due to the presence of

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Chemistry - 2022 (Objective) Subject: Chemistry

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Graphite is used as a dry lubricant due to the presence of
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Graphite is a form of carbon that is composed of layers of hexagonal rings stacked on top of each other. The layers are held together by weak intermolecular forces, allowing them to slide past one another easily. This gives graphite its soft and slippery texture, making it an ideal dry lubricant. Therefore, the correct option is "layered structures". The other options are not relevant to the properties of graphite as a dry lubricant.
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