Graphene & Fullerenes (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Definition of graphene
Definition of graphene
Single layer of graphite
Thickness of graphene
Thickness of graphene
One atom thick
Why does graphene conduct electricity?
Why does graphene conduct electricity?
Free-moving electrons
Strength & flexibility of graphene
Strength & flexibility of graphene
Incredibly strong and flexible
Melting & boiling points of graphene
Melting & boiling points of graphene
High
What are fullerenes made of?
What are fullerenes made of?
Entirely carbon
What shape are fullerenes?
What shape are fullerenes?
Hollow shapes like spheres or tubes
What does buckminsterfullerene look like?
What does buckminsterfullerene look like?
Looks like a soccer ball
How many carbon atoms in buckminsterfullerene?
How many carbon atoms in buckminsterfullerene?
60
Melting & boiling points of buckminsterfullerene
Melting & boiling points of buckminsterfullerene
Low
What are nanotubes?
What are nanotubes?
Cylindrical fullerenes
Properties of nanotubes
Properties of nanotubes
Strong, stretchy, can conduct electricity