Name 4 allotropes of solid carbon.

  1. Diamond.
  2. Graphite.
  3. Graphene.
  4. Fullerenes.

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What is graphene?

Graphene is a single layer of graphite.

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Give 4 properties of graphene.

  1. High melting and boiling points.
  2. Strong.
  3. Conducts electricity.
  4. Very light.

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What is graphene used for?

  1. Electronics.


  1. Making composites (or reinforcing things).

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What are fullerenes?

Fullerenes are molecules of carbon atoms that exist as hollow shapes, such as spheres or cylinders.

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What was the first fullerene to be discovered?

Buckminsterfullerene.

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What is a nanotube?

A tiny cylinder made of carbon atoms.

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Why are nanotubes useful?

  1. High length to diameter ratio.
  2. Large surface area.
  3. High tensile strength (don't break when stretched).
  4. Conduct electricity and heat.

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