other covalent structures Flashcards
1
Q
what is graphene
A
a single layer of graphite
2
Q
what shape do fullerenes resemble
A
football
3
Q
what is the structure of fullerenes
A
a pentagon surrounded by 5 hexagons
4
Q
what are fullerenes made from
A
carbon atoms
5
Q
what was the first fullerene
A
C60
6
Q
what are nanotubes
A
long cylindrical fullerenes
7
Q
what can nanotubes do
A
conduct electricity and have huge length: diameter ratio
