Buckminster Fullerenes

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<p>how many carbons make up Buckminster fullerenes?</p>

how many carbons make up Buckminster fullerenes?

60

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<p>what are the Buckminster fullerenes joined by?</p>

what are the Buckminster fullerenes joined by?

strong covalent bonds.

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<p>are there strong inter-molecular forces?</p>

are there strong inter-molecular forces?

no there are weak inter-molecular forces.

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<p>do Buckminster fullerenes have a high melting point?</p>

do Buckminster fullerenes have a high melting point?

no they have a low melting point.

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<p>are Buckminster fullerenes slippery?</p>

are Buckminster fullerenes slippery?

yes.

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what are fullerenes?

molecules of carbon atoms with hollow shapes

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what are the uses of a fullerene?

  • pharmaceutical delivery

  • lubricants

  • catalysts