Graphene and Fullerenes Flashcards
1
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What is Graphene?
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- A single layer of graphite.
- Graphene is one atom thick .
2
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What is property 1?
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- ## Graphene is an excellent conductor of electricity because it has delocalised electrons.
3
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What is property 2?
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- Graphene is extremley strong
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4
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What is a Fullerenes?
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- Molecules of carbon atoms with hollow shapes.
- Usually, have hexagonal rings of carbon atoms
- However, can also have rings with 5 or seven carbon atoms.
5
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What is the use of fullerenes?
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- Pharmeticual deliveries.
- Lubricants.
- Catalysts.
6
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What is the first property of carbon nanotube?
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- ## Have high tensile strength (can be stretched without breaking).
7
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What is the 2nd property of nano tubes?
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- Excellent conductors of heat and electricity.
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8
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What is the use of carbon nano tubes?
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- Used to reinforce materials.
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