Mention some of the properties and uses of the purest form of carbon.
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The origin of the name ‘carbon’ is a Latin word ‘carbo’ which means charcoal. This may come as a surprise to you, but it is the fourth most abundant element in the entire universe. And it is the second most abundant element in our bodies, the first being oxygen. As a matter of fact, all organic substances in the world contain carbon in some form or element, which is why it is the base for the entire branch of organic chemistry.
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Properties of Carbon
- The physical properties of this element vary according to its allotropes. The two major allotropes are diamond and graphite. These two have almost opposing physical properties.
- Whereas diamond is transparent and has no colour, graphite is opaque and black
- Diamond is the hardest substance known to man, graphite is soft and spongy in texture
- Now diamond cannot conduct electricity at all, graphite is a very good conductor of electricity
- Both allotropic elements are solid, non-gaseous
- Also both diamond and graphite are insoluble in water
- It does not melt when heated, it sublimes which is it turns to gaseous form
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