graphene and fullerenes

Open Ended

Describe the structure and properties of diamond.

Open Ended

What is a giant covalent structure and what are its properties?

Multiple Choice

Which of these is graphite?

• 1

• 2

• 3

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about graphite are correct?

• Graphite is made up of hexagonal rings.

• Each carbon atom in graphite bonds with four other carbon atoms.

• Graphite has layers with weak intermolecular forces between them.

• Graphite is an allotrope of carbon.

Multiple Choice

How many bonds does each carbon atom have in graphite?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Choice

What type of bonds hold the carbon atoms together in graphite?

• Covalent

• Ionic

• Metallic

Open Ended

Suggest one reason why the boiling point of graphite is lower than the boiling point of diamond.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes graphene?

• A single layer of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal rings

• A molecule made of copper atoms

• A compound containing hydrogen and sodium

• A metallic structure with delocalised protons

Open Ended

Explain why graphene has a high melting point based on its structure and bonding.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are properties of graphene?

• High melting point

• Good conductor of electricity

• Contains delocalised electrons

• Soluble in water

Multiple Choice

Which element is graphene made from?

• Carbon

• Copper

• Hydrogen

• Sodium

Open Ended

What is one property of Buckyballs or nanotubes that you found most interesting, and why?