GCSE Combined Science (AQA)

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Fullerenes

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Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter Structure and bonding of carbon

Fullerenes

1:59 Carbon Structures and Bonding
Spec 4.2.3.3
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  • Rine is a molecule made of carbon atoms forming a hollow shape.
  • Spherical molecules are examples of rines with completely hollow structures.
  • Rines are not giant covalent structures despite being large molecules.
  • Rines are invisible to the human eye.
  • Rines are often made up of hexagonal rings of carbon atoms.
  • Carbon atoms in rines can be arranged in hexagons, pentagons, or heptagons.
  • Buckminster Fillin C60, also known as a Bucky Ball, was the first rine discovered.
  • Bucky Balls have a spherical shape similar to a football with pentagons and hexagons.
  • Rines have many uses, including carrying medical drugs into the body.
  • The hollow structure of rines allows them to act as cages for transporting drugs.
  • Carbon nanotubes are a type of rine with a long, cylindrical structure.
  • Carbon nanotubes are frequently used in industry.
  • More details on carbon nanotubes will be covered elsewhere in the course.

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