Allotropes graphene and fullerenes

• What are the allotropes of carbon discussed in the video?

  Graphene and fullerenes
• What are allotropes?


  Different structural forms of the same element in the same physical state
• What is the structure of graphene made up of?

  Multiple repeating hexagons
• How are the carbon atoms in graphene bonded?

  Each carbon is bonded to three other carbons
• Why is graphene strong?

  Because of its structure of multiple repeating hexagons
• What property of graphene allows it to conduct electricity?

  The delocalized pool of electrons
• What is the natural source of graphene?

  Graphite
• How can scientists utilize graphene sheets?

  To make tubes and other structures
• What are fullerenes?


  Structures made of carbon that can be spherical or tubular
• How can fullerenes be used in drug delivery?

  By forming spheres around other molecules to act like a cage
• Why are fullerenes useful as industrial catalysts?

  Because they have a large surface area to volume ratio
• What are nano tubes?

  Tiny tubes made from graphene
• What is a key application of nano tubes in technology?

  They can be used in nanotechnology and electronics
• How do nano tubes contribute to material strength?

  By adding strength without adding much weight
• What is the first fullerene that was made?

  Buckminsterfullerene
• What is the chemical formula of Buckminsterfullerene?


  C$_{60}$
• What is nanotechnology and its applications?


  • Technology that uses tiny structures like fullerenes
  • Applications include:
  • Medicine
  • Batteries
  • Food
  • Fashion
• What are the main characteristics of fullerenes?

  • Allotropes of carbon
  • Hollow shapes like spheres or tubes
  • Used for various applications