Question

Explain the properties and reactions of carbon ​

Answer 1

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Carbon:

• Carbon is a chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6. It is nonmetallic and tetravalent—making four electrons available to form covalent chemical bonds. It belongs to group 14 of the periodic table.

Properties:

• Carbon is a soft, dull gray or black non-metal that you can scratch with a fingernail. Th density of carbon as graphite is 2.267 g/mL, which means it will sink in water. Chemical Properties: Carbon, as graphite, burns to form gaseous carbon (IV) oxide (carbon dioxide).