Question

why diamond is not an element?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Because Diamond in made up of 99% Carbon ,thus it is also called as allotrope of carbon. Diamond is an allotrope of carbon, it is entirely made up of carbon. So, it is an element.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Because diamond is made up of 99%carbon , thus it is also called as allotrope of carbon. Diamond is an allotrope of carbon, it is entirely made up of carbon. So , it is an element..

Carbon is considered as an element but not as compound...

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