Allotropes Flashcards
1
Q
What are allotropes?
A
Allotropes are different structural forms of the same element in the same physical state.
2
Q
Name 4 allotropes of carbon
A
Graphite
Diamond
Nanotubes
Buckminsterfullerene
3
Q
Are S6 and S8 allotropes?
A
Yes
4
Q
What can fullerenes be used for?
A
Industrial catalysts
Nanotechnology
5
Q
What is C60?
A
Buckminsterfullerene
6
Q
Are diamond and graphite simple covalent structures?
A
No,they are giant covalent structures
7
Q
What is graphite made of?
A
Large flat sheets which are arranged on top of each other to form layers.
8
Q
What is a delocalised electron?
A
An electron that is free to move around
