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How does a pencil eraser remove graphite?

Chemistry For Your Life by Bleav + For Your Life

Jun 4, 202600:35:02Science & Medicine

How can the same element make both pencil lead and diamonds? This week we wrap up our pencil chemistry mini-series by answering a surprisingly tricky question: how do erasers actually erase? Then we dive into one of chem...

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How does a pencil eraser remove graphite? is an episode from Chemistry For Your Life by Bleav + For Your Life. How can the same element make both pencil lead and diamonds? This week we wrap up our pencil chemistry mini-series by answering a...

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Published Jun 4, 2026, 00:35:02 long, audio available.