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Q23.State the two properties of carbon which make it unique among other elements. State the
two uses of carbon which are based on its unique property.

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Answered by THLEGENDARYKING
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Catenation → Unique ability to form bonds with other atoms of carbon giving rise to  large molecules. These compounds can be chain, branched or ring.

Tetravalency → Carbon has valency 4, it can form bonds with four other atoms of  carbon or atoms of some other monovalent compounds.

uses

Graphite is used as the lead in your pencils. It is also used in the production of steel.

Carbon in its diamond form is used in jewelry. But diamonds are also used for industrial purposes. It is the hardest substance known to man and so has many uses in manufacturing processes.

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