Lesson: Allotropes of Carbon Chemistry

In this lesson, we will learn how to describe the allotropes of carbon such as graphite, graphene, diamond, fullerenes, and nanotubes and compare their physical properties.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

identify and describe the structures of the different carbon allotropes such as diamond, graphite, graphene, fullerenes, and nanotubes,
describe the difference in physical properties between the different carbon allotropes,
explain the different physical properties between carbon allotropes in terms of their bonding and structure,
state and compare the uses of carbon allotropes and how this relates to their physical properties.