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WAEC Chemistry 2022 Objective — Question 22

Question 22 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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

  • A. mobile electrons
  • B. free electrons
  • C. octahedral structures
  • D. layered structuresCorrect

Explanation

Graphite's use as a dry lubricant is due to its layered structure, where the layers can slide over one another when a shearing force is applied.

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