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Fullerene Structure and Properties
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Fullerene Structure and Properties
📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is a fullerene?
A form of carbon with a cage-like structure
A type of metal alloy
A polymer chain
A crystalline salt
2. How many carbon atoms are in the most common fullerene, C₆₀?
50
60
70
80
3. What shape does C₆₀ fullerene most resemble?
A cube
A football (soccer ball)
A cylinder
A flat sheet
4. Which properties make fullerenes useful? (Tick all that apply)
They can trap other molecules inside
They conduct electricity
They are very reactive with water
They have lubricating properties
5. Fullerenes were first discovered in which decade?
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
✏️ Part 2: Short Answer Questions
6. Complete the sentence: Fullerenes are made entirely of _____________ atoms arranged in a _____________ structure.
7. Name two potential applications of fullerenes in medicine or technology.
8. Explain why fullerenes are sometimes called "buckyballs".
9. How do fullerenes differ from diamond and graphite in their structure?
🎨 Part 3: Diagram and Analysis
10. In the space below, draw a simple diagram showing the cage-like structure of a fullerene. Label the carbon atoms and show how they are bonded together.
11. A fullerene can be used as a "molecular cage" to trap smaller molecules. Explain what this means and suggest why this property might be useful.
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