O Level Chemistry: Elements, Compounds & Mixture

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Question:

Buckminsterfullerene was discovered in 1985 and it has a perfect sphere with formula C60. From this information, what can you deduce about it?

a) It contains only one element
b) It is a compound of 60 elements
c) It is a mixture of 60 atoms
d) It is a mixture of 60 elements

Answer: a

Reason: C60 is also commonly known as Buckyball. It have 60 Carbon atoms that are linked together to form a sphere like “ball”.

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