What form of carbon did Richard Smalley help discover?
Buckminsterfullerene
Graphite
Diamond
Carbon Nanotubes
Answer
Buckminsterfullerene, also known as a buckyball, is a form of carbon discovered by Richard Smalley and his colleagues in 1985. It is a hollow sphere made up of 60 carbon atoms, arranged in a pattern that resembles a soccer ball. Buckyballs are extremely strong and lightweight, and have a wide range of potential applications, including in nanotechnology and medicine.
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