Why is Graphite used to make electrodes?

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Graphite can conduct electricity due to the vast electron delocalization within the carbon layers (a phenomenon called aromaticity). These valence electrons are free to move, so are able to conduct electricity, therefore, graphite is used to make electrodes.

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Why is Graphite used to make electrodes?

Graphite can conduct electricity due to the vast electron delocalization within the carbon layers (a phenomenon called aromaticity). These valence electrons are free to move, so are able to conduct electricity, therefore, graphite is used to make electrodes.

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