The Properties of Carbon: Diamonds, Graphite, Graphene, and Fullerenes

The video explores the unique properties of carbon, focusing on its ability to form covalent bonds. It discusses the structure and characteristics of diamonds, graphite, graphene, and fullerenes. Diamonds are hard and have a high melting point due to strong covalent bonds, while graphite is soft and conducts electricity because of its layered structure. Graphene, a single layer of graphite, is strong and conductive. Fullerenes, including nanotubes, have unique shapes and are useful in electronics.

Describe the properties of graphene and its potential applications.

What are fullerenes and what unique structural features do they possess?