Understanding Allotropes of Carbon

What are allotropes?

• Compounds with similar chemical properties

• Same element with different structural forms

• Elements that do not change with temperature

• Different elements with the same properties

Which property of diamond makes it suitable for use in cutting tools?

• Low melting point

• Strong 3D covalent bonds

• Weak intermolecular forces

• High electrical conductivity

Why is graphite considered a good conductor of electricity?

• It has a cubic structure

• It is made of hexagonal rings

• It contains delocalized electrons

• It has a high melting point

What is a unique feature of fullerenes?

• They are always spherical

• They dissolve in water

• They have hollow 3D shapes

• They are poor conductors of electricity

In what application are nanotubes NOT typically used?

• In safety materials for vehicles

• Conducting electricity

• As a lubricant in machinery

• Reinforcing sports equipment