AQA GCSE · Chemistry 8462

Structure and bonding of carbon: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 3 written questions with worked solutions. All on Structure and bonding of carbon.

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Question 1
1 mark

In graphite, each carbon atom forms a specific number of covalent bonds with other carbon atoms. How many covalent bonds does each carbon atom form in this structure?

Question 2
1 mark

Why is graphite used as a lubricant in many industrial applications?

Question 3
1 mark

Which statement best explains why carbon nanotubes are used to reinforce materials like tennis racket frames?

Question 4
1 mark

Which of the following describes the structure of Buckminsterfullerene \((C_{60})\)?

Question 5
1 mark

Graphene is often described as a single layer of graphite. Which property of graphene makes it particularly useful in the development of new electronic components?

Question 6
2 marks

State the name of the cylindrical molecules of carbon that are part of the fullerene family and are useful in nanotechnology.

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Question 7
3 marks

Explain why graphite is able to conduct electricity while diamond is not.

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Question 8
2 marks

State the number of covalent bonds each carbon atom forms in diamond.

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