Graphene & Fullerenes (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards
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Graphene definition
Graphene definition
Single layer of graphite
Thickness of graphene
Thickness of graphene
One atom thick
Reason graphene conducts electricity
Reason graphene conducts electricity
Free-moving electrons
Strength of graphene
Strength of graphene
Incredibly strong and flexible
Graphene melting and boiling points
Graphene melting and boiling points
High
Fullerenes definition
Fullerenes definition
Carbon molecules forming hollow shapes (spheres/tubes)
Shape of buckminsterfullerene
Shape of buckminsterfullerene
Like a soccer ball
Carbon atoms in buckminsterfullerene
Carbon atoms in buckminsterfullerene
60 carbon atoms
Buckminsterfullerene texture
Buckminsterfullerene texture
Slippery
Buckminsterfullerene melting/boiling points
Buckminsterfullerene melting/boiling points
Low
Nanotubes structure
Nanotubes structure
Cylindrical fullerenes
Nanotubes electrical conductivity
Nanotubes electrical conductivity
Can conduct electricity
Nanotubes strength properties
Nanotubes strength properties
Strong and stretchy