Diamond? - Answer>>Each carbon atom, 4 strong covalent
bonds = High MP.
Rigid lattice structure makes diamond hard.
Doesn't conduct, no free electrons.
Graphite? - Answer>>Each atom, 3 covalent bonds = strong
High MB + BP
No bonds between layers, move over each other.
Each atom, has one delocalised electron - conducts electricity.
Fullerenes? - Answer>>Molecules of carbon, arranged in
hexagons.
Used cage other molecules, deliver drugs.
Huge SA.
Graphene? - Answer>>Fullerene.
Sheet of carbon atoms joined together in hexagons.
1 sheet thick.
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