Chemistry: Year 9 Term 2: Properties of Carbon Allotropes (Giant Covalent Structures)

?
Why can diamond not conduct electricity? (2)
The bonds are too tight to have free electrons
1 of 9
Why can graphite conduct electricity? (3)
It is slippery so the lattices slide over each other, transferring charge
2 of 9
Why can fullerenes conduct electricity? (2)
One electron in each bond is unbonded and is free to move
3 of 9
Why can diamond conduct heat? (1)
The lattices can vibrate
4 of 9
Why can graphite conduct heat? (2)
The lattices vibrate and it is slippery
5 of 9
Why can fullerenes conduct heat?
One electron in each bond is unbounded and free to move
6 of 9
Name 2 uses of diamond (2)
Drilling, Jewellery
7 of 9
Name 2 uses of graphite (2)
Pencils, Lubricants
8 of 9
Name 2 uses of fullerenes (2)
Nanotubes - Bulletproof vests, Touch screens
9 of 9

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

Why can graphite conduct electricity? (3)

Back

It is slippery so the lattices slide over each other, transferring charge

Card 3

Front

Why can fullerenes conduct electricity? (2)

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Why can diamond conduct heat? (1)

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Why can graphite conduct heat? (2)

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Chemistry resources:

See all Chemistry resources »See all Structure and bonding resources »