Introduction to carbon

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Introduction to carbon: Overview

This topic introduces us to concepts related to carbon and its compounds. It explains the structure and uses of a diamond, graphite in detail. The unique properties shown by carbon and its covalency are also discussed here.

Important Questions on Introduction to carbon

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Science>Carbon and its Compounds>Introduction to carbon> Q 1

Which of the following is a crystalline allotrope of carbon?

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In which of the following allotropic forms, does carbon exist?

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What are the allotropes of carbon?

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Science>Carbon and its Compounds>Introduction to carbon> Q 4

The ability of carbon to form long chain and rings is known as:

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Science>Carbon and its Compounds>Introduction to carbon> Q 5

Which of the following is an allotrope of carbon?

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Science>Carbon and its Compounds>Introduction to carbon> Q 6

Define the term catenation.

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Science>Carbon and its Compounds>Introduction to carbon> Q 7

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

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Science>Carbon and its Compounds>Introduction to carbon> Q 8

Carbon is one of the elements which shows allotropy. 

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Science>Carbon and its Compounds>Introduction to carbon> Q 9

Carbon is the fifth most abundant element in the universe.