A nonmetal X is present in two forms in nature P and Q.
P is the hardest element and Q is a good conductor of electricity. X when burnt in air forms an oxide Y.Y dissolved in water forms Z. Identify X,P,Q,Y,Z and write the chemical reactions supporting your answers. What will be the action on litmus by the compound Z?
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Y, that is, the hardest naturally occurring substance in the world is diamond.
The substance Z, which is a good conductor of electricity is Graphite.
Both diamond and Graphite come from Carbon, a non-metal which lacks lustre, and also does not conduct electricity.
Carbon and diamond and graphite have different properties due to the crystal structures of each.
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X = C (Carbon)
P = diamond
Q= Graphite
Y. Y = CO2 (Carbon dioxide)
Z= Carboxy acid (COOH)
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