Practice mode Chemistry

The ‘lead’ in an ordinary pencil is actually made of which material?

Correct answer B. Graphite

Explanation

Pencil cores are a mixture of graphite and clay. Graphite is a soft form of carbon whose layers slide off to leave a mark on paper.

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