How many carbon atoms does a Buckminsterfullerene molecule have?
26
60
12
80
Answer
A Buckminsterfullerene molecule has 60 carbon atoms arranged in a soccer ball-like structure. The molecule was discovered in 1985 by Harry Kroto, Robert Curl and Richard Smalley, and is named after Buckminster Fuller, who designed the geodesic dome. Buckminsterfullerenes are also known as buckyballs, and are one of the most common fullerenes.
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