Question

Which are characteristics of carbon? Check all that apply.

covalent bonding

water soluble

generally in nonelectrolytes

low melting point

rapid reaction rate

forms a variety of compounds

Answer 1

1, 3, 4, 6

Step-by-step explanation:

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Each of two or more compounds with the same formula but a different arrangement of atoms in the molecule and different properties.

D. C6H14

D. C2H6O

C. They are geometric isomers

C. C3H6BrCl

B. They are structural isomers

H: 8

O: 1

C: 3

D. Ball-and-stick model

C. Space filling model

H: 14

C: 6

Answer 2

Answer: 1, 3, 4, 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Carbon is a non-metal that belongs to group 14. Atomic number of carbon is 6 and its electronic distribution is 2, 4.

So, in order to complete its octet it always shares its valence electrons with other atoms. Therefore, a carbon atom always leads to the formation of covalent compounds through covalent bonding.

A covalent bonding is the bonding occurring due to sharing of electrons between the combining atoms.

Being a non-metal and since it forms covalent bonds only, carbon is non-polar in nature. Hence, generally it is present in non-electrolytes. Also, it is insoluble in water (polar solvent).

It has low melting point and due to its ability of sharing valence electrons it forms a variety of compounds.

Thus, we can conclude that characteristics of carbon are as follows.

1. covalent bonding

3. generally in non-electrolytes .

4. low melting point

6. forms a variety of compounds