Bucky balls and nanotubes 1.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? ChemistryNanoscienceGCSEOCR Created by: Charlotte O'DwyerCreated on: 03-12-12 19:17 How many atoms does a Buckminsterfullerene have? 60 carbon atoms 1 of 5 Why are fullerenes are new potential drug delivery systems? The drugs can be delivered to its target without damaging normal cells. 2 of 5 What are nanotubes? (Structure) They resemble a layer of graphite rolled into a tube. 3 of 5 How are nanotubes catalysts? They have a huge surface area compared to their volume- high collision. 4 of 5 What are bucky balls? (stucture) They are a hollow sphere. The space inside is large enough to contain atoms or other molecules. 5 of 5
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