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Fullerines

Quiz by Aurelia Siwko

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  • Q1
    What is a fullerene?
    A common polymer used in plastics
    A type of protein structure
    A carbon molecule in the form of a hollow sphere, ellipsoid, or tube
    A crystalline form of silica
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is a common example of a fullerene?
    H2O
    NaCl
    C60
    CH4
    30s
  • Q3
    What property of fullerenes makes them useful in nanotechnology?
    Their ability to encapsulate other molecules
    Their high melting point
    Their electrical conductivity
    Their flexibility
    30s
  • Q4
    What shape is most commonly associated with fullerenes?
    Cubic
    Spherical
    Planar
    Cylindrical
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following statements about fullerenes is true?
    Fullerenes are composed of metals
    Fullerenes can only exist in liquid form
    Fullerenes are made entirely of carbon atoms
    Fullerenes contain nitrogen atoms
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the molecular structure of C70 fullerene?
    It has 72 carbon atoms in a flat sheet
    It has 60 carbon atoms arranged in a cube
    It has 50 carbon atoms in a ring
    It has 70 carbon atoms arranged in a rugby ball shape
    30s
  • Q7
    What is a potential application of fullerenes in medicine?
    Fertilizers
    Targeted drug delivery
    Construction materials
    Food preservation
    30s
  • Q8
    What distinguishes fullerenes from other forms of carbon, such as graphite and diamond?
    Their unique spherical or tubular structures
    Their ability to conduct heat
    Their solubility in water
    Their high conductivity
    30s
  • Q9
    Which fullerene is known for its resemblance to a soccer ball?
    C60
    C20
    C90
    C70
    30s
  • Q10
    Which property of fullerenes makes them candidates for use in batteries?
    Their lightweight nature
    Their ability to repel water
    Their ability to accept and donate electrons
    Their high thermal conductivity
    30s

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