Graphene & Fullerenes (OCR GCSE Chemistry A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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What is graphene?
What is graphene?
Single layer of graphite
Thickness of graphene
Thickness of graphene
One atom thick
Why graphene conducts electricity
Why graphene conducts electricity
Free-moving electrons
Graphene strength properties
Graphene strength properties
Strong and flexible
Graphene melting & boiling points
Graphene melting & boiling points
High
Fullerenes definition
Fullerenes definition
Carbon molecules forming hollow shapes like spheres or tubes
Shapes fullerenes form
Shapes fullerenes form
Spheres or tubes
No. of carbon atoms in buckminsterfullerene
No. of carbon atoms in buckminsterfullerene
60 carbon atoms
Buckminsterfullerene appearance
Buckminsterfullerene appearance
Like a football (soccer ball)
Buckminsterfullerene melting & boiling points
Buckminsterfullerene melting & boiling points
Low
What are nanotubes?
What are nanotubes?
Cylindrical fullerenes
Nanotubes properties
Nanotubes properties
Strong, stretchy, and can conduct electricity