Fullerenes and Graphenes Flashcards
1
Q
What is graphene?
A
One single layer of graphite.
2
Q
What are fullerenes?
A
Covalent molecules of carbon.
3
Q
What is the name of a molecule of 60 carbon atoms forming a hollow sphere (C6o)?
A
Buckminsterfullerene
4
Q
Define nanometre.
A
1 billionth (0.000000001 or 10-9) of a metre.
5
Q
Define nanotube.
A
Very small tubes made from carbon fullerenes.
6
Q
Another physical form of the same element in the same state is called a…
A
Allotrope.
7
Q
What are properties of graphene?
A
High melting point, conducts electricity.
8
Q
Which allotrope of carbon has a hollow space inside?
A
A fullerene.
