Question

1. Write any two daily life applications of Buckminister fullerene.

2. Define the following terms.

a) Hybridisation b) Catenation​

Answer 1

Answer:

2. Hybridisation is the process of combining atomic orbitals.

    Catenation is the process of forming long chain structures. The element which can form long chain is Carbon.

Explanation:

1. Producing bucky balls and solar cells. Bucky balls helps in killing bacteria in the pipes.

Answer 2

Answer:

1,)Impure carbon in the form of charcoal (from wood) and coke (from coal) is used in metal smelting. It is particularly important in the iron and steel industries. Graphite is used in pencils, to make brushes in electric motors and in furnace linings. Activated charcoal is used for purification and filtration.