graphenes and fullerenes Flashcards
1
Q
allotropes
A
any of 2 or more physical forms in which an element can exist.
2
Q
why can graphene conduct electricity?
A
each carbon has 1 delocalised electron.
3
Q
what is graphene?
A
a single layer of graphite which consists of carbon atoms arranged into flat hexagons.
4
Q
fullerenes
A
allotropes of carbon, made by bending sheets of graphene into hollow structures such as cubes and spheres.
