Definitions
- Describing a soft, black, and shiny mineral used in pencils and as a lubricant. - Referring to a form of carbon that is a good conductor of electricity and heat. - Talking about a material used in manufacturing batteries, electrodes, and other electronic components.
- Referring to a soft, heavy, bluish-grey metal used in pipes, batteries, and bullets. - Describing the tip of a pencil used for writing or drawing. - Talking about the act of guiding or directing someone or something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are used in the context of pencils.
- 2Both are materials used in manufacturing.
- 3Both have industrial applications.
- 4Both can be conductive.
- 5Both have a metallic appearance.
What is the difference?
- 1Composition: Graphite is a form of carbon while lead is a heavy metal.
- 2Color: Graphite is black and shiny while lead is bluish-grey.
- 3Weight: Lead is heavier than graphite.
- 4Usage: Graphite is used as a lubricant and in electronic components while lead is used in pipes, batteries, and bullets.
- 5Toxicity: Lead is toxic while graphite is not.
Remember this!
Graphite and lead are both materials used in manufacturing, but they differ in composition, color, weight, usage, and toxicity. Graphite is a form of carbon that is black, shiny, and used as a lubricant and in electronic components. On the other hand, lead is a heavy metal that is bluish-grey and used in pipes, batteries, and bullets. It is also toxic, unlike graphite.
