Fullerenes and graphene Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
what are fullerenes
A
a molecule made of carbon atoms that forms large, hollow shapes like spheres or tubes
2
Q
why can fullerene’s be used to transport drugs
A
cage like structure
3
Q
can fullerenes conduct electricity
A
yes- (bonding is like in graphite giving them delocalised electrons)
4
Q
does fullerenes have high tensile strength
A
high tensile strength (can withstand a large amount of pulling force before it breaks)
5
Q
what is graphene
A
a single layer of graphite
6
Q
can graphene conduct electricity
A
yes
7
Q
is graphene strong or weak
A
strong
8
Q
does graphene have a high or low melting and boiling point- why
A
high- because it has a large number of covalent bonds (require a large mount of energy to break)
