178k views
5 votes
An element is a main constituent of paper, diamond and clothes etc. It forms covalent bonds with itself and other elements:- (1) identify the element (2) write the electron dot structure of its oxide. (3) draw the electron dot structure of methane and ethene.

User CitraL
by
6.1k points

1 Answer

4 votes
The element that is the main constituent of paper, diamond, and clothes, among others is CARBON. It forms covalent bonds with itself and other elements. It is one of the most abundant and accessible elements on Earth. All organic compounds consist of at least one Carbon atom. 
User Mohamed Mahrous
by
5.8k points