Giant Covalent Molecules Flashcards
1
Q
How many covalent bonds does each carbon atom in graphene form?
A
3
2
Q
What is the formula of buckminsterfullerene?
A
C60
3
Q
What is the shape of a nanotube?
A
Cylinder
4
Q
What type of bond joins the atoms together in a polymer molecule?
A
Covalent
5
Q
What properties do nanotubes have?
A
conduct electricity and have high tensile strength
6
Q
Why is graphene a good conductor of electricity?
A
It has delocalised electrons that are free to move around
