Question #7240b
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Explanation:
Buckyballs is actually the name given to spherical fullerene molecules, which are hollow molecules made up of carbon atoms that are shaped like a sphere.
More specifically, buckyballs are formed when a total of
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Each carbon atom is covalently bonded to three other carbon atoms. You can trace these bonds along the lines of
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Now, the most common form the buckyballs contain
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Here's a very cool video from periodict Videos featuring Professor Poliakoff