c2 allotropes of carbon

Question 1

What is an allotrope?

Answer 1

An allotrope is a different form of the same element in the same physical state.

Question 2

True or False: Graphite and diamond are allotropes of carbon.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The three main allotropes of carbon are ______, graphite, and fullerenes.

Answer 3

diamond

Question 4

Which allotrope of carbon is known for its use in pencils?

Answer 4

Graphite

Question 5

What structure does diamond have?

Answer 5

A tetrahedral structure where each carbon atom is bonded to four other carbon atoms.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which allotrope of carbon has a high electrical conductivity? A) Diamond B) Graphite C) Amorphous Carbon

Answer 6

B) Graphite

Question 7

What are fullerenes?

Answer 7

Molecular allotropes of carbon that form spherical, tubular, or ellipsoidal structures.

Question 8

True or False: Amorphous carbon has a definite crystalline structure.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What is the primary bonding arrangement in graphite?

Answer 9

Layers of carbon atoms bonded in a hexagonal lattice with weak forces between layers.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The carbon allotrope that is often used in nanotechnology is called ______.

Answer 10

graphene