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The name of carbon is derived from the Latin word meaning charcoal or coal. 

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Important Questions on Carbon and its Compounds

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_____ are polymers made up of carbon. (Polyethylene / Silicone)
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A phenomenon in which an element exists in a different modification in same physical state is called
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In which of the following allotropic forms, does carbon exist?
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Which of the following is a crystalline allotrope of carbon?
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The ability of carbon to form long chain and rings is known as:
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Which of the following is an allotrope of carbon?
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Explain the properties of carbon.

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 What type of element is carbon? Give some information about it.
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Give reasons for the following.
A large number of carbon compounds are known.

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Define the term catenation.
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What are the allotropes of carbon?
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State the term: 

The property by which atoms of an element link together to form long chain or ring compounds.

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Carbon is one of the elements which shows allotropy. 

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Carbon is the fifth most abundant element in the universe.