allotropes of carbon : graphene andd fullerenes

Question 1

what are fullerenes

Answer 1

tubes or spheres of graphite

Question 2

what are fullerenes used for

Answer 2

sphere - like a cage around drugs so the medication can target a specific part of the body

fullerenes have a large surface area to volumme ratio they can be used to make industrial catalysts (which are use d tto speed up the rate of chemical reactions)

tuubes - (nanotubes due to the small size) , can be used in nano technology
to conuct electricity
can be used to strengthen other materials e.g. tennis racket frames : length to diameter ratio - long and thin = strength to material without adding weight

Question 3

What is the formula of the first spherical fullerene produced, known as the Buckminster fullerene?

Answer 3

C60