Allotropes of Matter
Chemistry ⇒ States of Matter
Allotropes of Matter starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one difference between rhombic and monoclinic sulfur.
Describe one use of graphite based on its properties.
Describe the main difference between diamond and graphite in terms of their structure.
Describe the structure of fullerenes.
Explain why allotropes of the same element can have different physical properties.
Explain why diamond is transparent while graphite is opaque.
Explain why graphite can conduct electricity but diamond cannot.
Explain why sulfur can exist in more than one allotrope.
Which of the following elements does NOT exhibit allotropy? (1) Carbon (2) Oxygen (3) Sodium (4) Sulfur
Which of the following is a property of diamond but not graphite? (1) Softness (2) Electrical conductivity (3) Hardness (4) Layered structure
Which of the following is a property of ozone but not dioxygen? (1) Blue color (2) Odorless (3) Used in breathing (4) Stable at room temperature
Which of the following is a use of diamond? (1) Lubricant (2) Cutting tools (3) Writing material (4) Fuel
Fill in the blank: The allotrope of carbon discovered in 1985 is called ______.
Fill in the blank: The allotrope of carbon used in pencils is ______.
Fill in the blank: The allotrope of carbon with a spherical structure is called ______.
Fill in the blank: The allotrope of oxygen that protects us from harmful ultraviolet rays is ______.
Is ozone an allotrope of oxygen? (Yes/No)
True or False: Allotropes are different physical forms of the same element.
True or False: Allotropes can exist in both crystalline and amorphous forms.
True or False: Allotropes can have different densities.
