Question

Why is carbon called a non-metal? Give any two reasons.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer. Carbon is considered as one of the most important non metal because it can form various compounds by making bonds with different atoms or Same atoms(carbon) due to the property of catenation and tetra valency.

Answer 2

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➥Carbon is a non-metal. It belongs to the fourteenth group or IV A group in the modern periodical table. Hence, carbon cannot form C4- ions so easily. If carbon loses four electrons from the outer shell, it has to form C4+ ions.