Allotropes of Carbon
Chemistry ⇒ Carbon and Organic Chemistry
Allotropes of Carbon starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one difference between crystalline and amorphous allotropes of carbon.
Describe the structure of graphite.
Explain why diamond is transparent while graphite is opaque.
Explain why fullerenes are considered a new form of carbon allotrope.
Explain why graphite can conduct electricity but diamond cannot.
Name one use of fullerenes in modern technology.
Name two crystalline allotropes of carbon.
Which allotrope of carbon is used as a lubricant and why?
Which allotrope of carbon is used in making cutting tools and jewelry?
Which allotrope of carbon is used in pencils?
Which property of diamond makes it suitable for use in cutting and drilling tools?
Which property of graphite makes it suitable for use in batteries and electrodes?
A scientist is developing a new material for flexible electronic devices. She is considering using an allotrope of carbon that is both highly conductive and extremely thin. Based on your knowledge of carbon allotropes, which one should she choose and why?
Compare and contrast the hardness and electrical conductivity of diamond, graphite, and graphene. Provide reasons for the differences based on their structures.
Describe how the bonding in carbon nanotubes is similar to and different from that in graphite.
Explain how the arrangement of carbon atoms in graphene differs from that in graphite, and discuss one unique property of graphene resulting from this structure.
