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How are carbon nanotubes classified?

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practice

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Topic

Structure and bonding of carbon

Question

A. As simple molecular substances
B. As giant covalent structures
C. As ionic compounds
D. As metallic bonds

Answer

As giant covalent structures

Explanation

Carbon nanotubes are classified as giant covalent structures because they consist of a large number of carbon atoms bonded together in a continuous network.

Common mistake

Confusing Carbon Nanotubes with Other Structures

Students often describe carbon nanotubes as flat structures instead of cylindrical.

Remember that carbon nanotubes are cylindrical fullerenes, emphasizing their shape and high length to diameter ratios.

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