Multiple choice general knowledge sports

The lead in pencil is made up of what?

  1. Granite

  2. Zink

  3. Graphite

  4. Copper
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Pencil 'lead' is actually made of graphite mixed with clay, not lead at all. The term 'lead' is a historical misnomer - when graphite was first discovered in England, it was mistakenly thought to be a form of lead. Graphite is a form of carbon and is completely different from metallic lead (which is toxic).

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