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WAEC Chemistry 2014 Objective — Question 2

Question 2 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The crystal layers in graphite are held together by

  • A. covalent bond
  • B. electrostatic forces
  • C. ionic bond
  • D. van der Waal's forcesCorrect

Explanation

The crystal layers in graphite are held together by weak Van der Waal's forces, allowing the layers to slide over each other.

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