GCSE Chemistry Flashcards

Diamond Structure?

4 covalent bonds per carbon

Why Diamond doesn't conduct?

No free electrons

Diamond hardness?

Strong bonds in all directions

Graphite Structure?

Hexagonal layers, 3 bonds per carbon

Why Graphite conducts?

Delocalised electrons between layers

Why Graphite is soft?

Weak forces between layers

Graphene?

One atom thick carbon sheet

Fullerenes?

Hollow carbon spheres/tubes

Buckyball?

60 carbons, football shape

Nanotubes?

Rolled graphene tubes