Allotropes - Dismond And Graphite Flashcards
1
Q
What is an allotrope
A
Different structural forms of the same element in the same physical state.
2
Q
Name 4 different allotropes of carbon
A
Diamond, graphite, graphine, fullerenes
3
Q
What structure are diamond and graphite
A
Giant covalent -
Regular lattice of covalently bonded atoms
4
Q
How many atoms is each atom of carbon bonded to in diamond?
A
4
5
Q
What is the maximum number of bonds diamond can make
A
4
6
Q
Name 3 properties of diamond
A
Strong
High mpt/bpt
Does not conduct electricity
7
Q
How many atoms is each atom bonded to in graphite
A
3
8
Q
What shape do the atoms form in graphite?
A
Hexagons
9
Q
Name 3 properties of graphite
A
Soft
High mpt/bpt
Does conduct electrisity
10
Q
What is a single layer of graphite known as
A
Graphine
