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Graphene Flashcards

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What is graphene

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A sheet if carbon atoms joined together in hexagons

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Describe graphenes structure

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  • The sheet is one atom thick, two dimensional substance

- it has a network of covalent bonds

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What are its properties

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  • it has a network of covalent bonds: makes it strong
  • very light: use to add to composite to improve strength without making it heavier
  • it contains delocalised electron so able to conduct electricity: potential to use in electronics
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