What element(s) make(s) pencil can write on paper?

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What element(s) make(s) pencil can write on paper?

2007-04-01 16:38:58 · 5 answers · asked by Samantha S. C. 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Carbon

(Graphite)

2007-04-01 16:41:43 · answer #1 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Originally lead was used to write on paper because it is soft enough to 'smudge.' Today, pencil lead is made of a mixture of wax, clay and graphite which is very soft. The mixture is formed then heated to drive off the wax. Hard lead has more clay than soft lead.

2007-04-01 21:35:01 · answer #2 · answered by Kes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Graphite. It's a form of Carbon.

2007-04-01 16:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by Ben 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Pencils use graphite, ... actually a combination of graphite and clay.

Graphite is carbon.

2007-04-01 16:43:54 · answer #4 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

lead

2007-04-01 16:45:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋