Samuel Mutiko
Apr 15
Buckminsterfullerene is a form of carbon which was discovered in 1985 ,it is shaped like a football and has the formula c60,it's structure is shown below?
a) is buckminsterfullerene a compound or an element? give a reason for your answer?
b) describe the structure and bonding shown on the diagram of buckminsterfullerene?
b) describe the structure and bonding shown on the diagram of buckminsterfullerene?
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Apr 15
The structure of buckminsterfullerene (C60) is a hollow sphere made up of 60 carbon atoms arranged in a series of hexagons and pentagons, similar to the pattern on a soccer ball. This unique structure gives buckminsterfullerene its nickname "buckyball" and makes it one of the most stable and strongest forms of carbon.
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