Allotropes Flashcards
1
Q
What are allotropes
A
Allotropes are different structural forms of the same element in the same physical state
2
Q
Are o2 (g) and o3(g) allotropes?
A
Yes
3
Q
What are the 4 major allotropes of carbon
A
Graphite,Diamond,Nanotubes,Buckminsterfullerene
4
Q
What structure is graphite arranged in
A
Sheets slid over each other
5
Q
Is h2O (l) and h2o2 (l) allotropes
A
No
6
Q
What is graphene
A
One of the layers of graphite
7
Q
What are fullerenes
A
Carbon tubes or spheres
8
Q
What can fullerenes be used for
A
They can act like a cage to deliver drugs to certain parts of the body they can make industrial catalysts which speed up the rate of chemical reactions.The tubes can be used in nanotechnology and electronics because they can conduct electricity they can also strengthen other materials
