Allotropes of Carbon
Chemistry ⇒ Carbon and Organic Chemistry
Allotropes of Carbon starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference in bonding between diamond and graphite.
Describe the structure and one application of carbon nanotubes.
Describe the structure of graphene.
Explain why carbon can form so many different allotropes.
Explain why diamond does not conduct electricity.
Explain why fullerenes are considered molecular allotropes of carbon.
Explain why fullerenes are considered potential drug delivery agents.
Explain why graphite can be used as a lubricant but diamond cannot.
Which of the following allotropes of carbon has a cage-like structure?
(1) Diamond
(2) Graphite
(3) Fullerene
(4) Amorphous carbon
Which of the following is a one-dimensional allotrope of carbon?
(1) Graphene
(2) Carbon nanotube
(3) Diamond
(4) Soot
Which of the following is a property of amorphous carbon?
(1) Crystalline structure
(2) No definite shape
(3) High electrical conductivity
(4) Transparent
Which of the following is an amorphous form of carbon?
(1) Soot
(2) Diamond
(3) Graphite
(4) Fullerene
Fill in the blank: The carbon allotrope known for its use in cutting tools and abrasives is _________.
Fill in the blank: The carbon allotrope that is used in water purification is _________.
Fill in the blank: The carbon allotrope with a hexagonal planar structure is _________.
Fill in the blank: The molecular formula of Buckminsterfullerene is _________.
True or False: Allotropes are different forms of the same element in the same physical state.
True or False: Allotropes of carbon differ in their chemical composition.
True or False: Allotropes of carbon have the same physical properties.
True or False: Amorphous carbon has a well-defined crystalline structure.
