C2:Focused Flashcards
1
Q
Polymer
A
Millions of small molecules joined together in a chain to form a large molecule
2
Q
Fullerene
A
A substance made of carbon atoms arranged in a cage. Substance of carbon atoms with hollow shapes
3
Q
Nanotube
A
Cylindrical fullerenes that are used in electronics, nanotechnology and materials.
Have a high tensile strength
Excellent conductors of heat and electricity
4
Q
What are the disadvantages of using 2D and 3D diagrams to represent an Ionic structure
A
It is not to scale
5
Q
Why do small molecules not carry charge
A
Molecules do not have an overall charge
6
Q
How much carbon atoms foes each fulleren ring normally have
A
usually 6 but can have 5 or 7
7
Q
Uses of fullerenes
A
Pharmaceutical delivery
Catalysts
Lubricants
8
Q
Properties of metalds
A
good conductors
Maleable
Ductile
