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Describe the properties of diamond, graphite, fullerenes and graphene.
Describe the structures of diamond, graphite, fullerenes and graphene.
Diamond - strong tetrahedral lattice structure; hardest material, doesn't conduct electricity, high melting/boiling points
Graphite - layers, lattice structure, weak intermolecular forces between layers; conducts electricity, soft, high melting/boiling points
Fullerenes - simple covalent, usually in spherical or tubular form; weak intermolecular forces, soft and slippery, low melting/boiling points.
Graphene - one sheet thick, hexagonal lattice structure; very strong, conducts electricity, soft, light