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Relation between structure, bonding and properties
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 2/3

Buckminsterfullerene (C₆₀) is a form of carbon. Why does buckminsterfullerene have a lower melting point than diamond?

  1. Buckminsterfullerene molecules are held together by weak intermolecular forces
  2. Buckminsterfullerene has fewer covalent bonds per carbon atom
  3. Buckminsterfullerene contains delocalised electrons
  4. Buckminsterfullerene molecules are spherical
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✓ Answer: ABuckminsterfullerene molecules are held together by weak intermolecular forces
Award 1 mark for recognising that C₆₀ exists as discrete molecules with weak van der Waals forces between molecules, requiring little energy to separate. B is incorrect because both structures have strong covalent bonds within their structures. C is incorrect because delocalised electrons do not explain lower melting point. D is incorrect because molecular shape does not explain the difference in bonding between molecules.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 2/3

Diamond and graphite are both allotropes of carbon. Which property is characteristic of both diamond and graphite?

  1. Good electrical conductivity
  2. High melting point
  3. Layers that can slide over each other
  4. Four covalent bonds per carbon atom
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✓ Answer: BHigh melting point
Award 1 mark for recognising that both allotropes have strong covalent bonds throughout their structures requiring large amounts of energy to break. A is incorrect because only graphite conducts electricity due to delocalised electrons; diamond does not conduct. C is incorrect because only graphite has a layered structure; diamond has a tetrahedral structure. D is incorrect because graphite has only three covalent bonds per carbon atom (with one delocalised electron), while diamond has four.
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