Kroto, Smalley and Curl Were Able to Deduce the Shape

question 41

Multiple Choice

Kroto, Smalley and Curl were able to deduce the shape of C₆₀ with ________.

• A)an electron microscope
• B)molecular models
• C)mathematical equations
• D)astrological charts

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