Graphene & Fullerenes (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Definition of graphene
Definition of graphene
Single layer of graphite, one atom thick
Why graphene conducts electricity
Why graphene conducts electricity
Free-moving electrons
Graphene's strength & flexibility
Graphene's strength & flexibility
Incredibly strong and flexible despite being thin
Graphene melting & boiling points?
Graphene melting & boiling points?
High melting and boiling points
Definition of fullerenes
Definition of fullerenes
Carbon molecules forming hollow shapes (spheres or tubes)
Shape of buckminsterfullerene
Shape of buckminsterfullerene
Soccer ball shape
Carbon atoms in buckminsterfullerene
Carbon atoms in buckminsterfullerene
60 carbon atoms
Buckminsterfullerene melting & boiling points?
Buckminsterfullerene melting & boiling points?
Low melting and boiling points
Why does buckminsterfullerene have low melting & boiling points?
Why does buckminsterfullerene have low melting & boiling points?
Molecules don't hold onto each other strongly
Definition of nanotubes
Definition of nanotubes
Cylindrical fullerenes (like rolled up graphene)
Properties of nanotubes
Properties of nanotubes
Strong, stretchy, and can conduct electricity
Uses of nanotubes
Uses of nanotubes
Nanotechnology and electronics