Question

Write any three chemical properties of carbon

Answer 1

• Carbon has the atomic symbol C,

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• Carbon is a nonmetallic chemical element with 4 electrons in its valence shell, which allows it to form 4 bonds forming compounds like CH₄.

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• Reactivity: Carbon does not dissolve in or react with water or acids.

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• The atomic mass of carbon is 12.011 g. It contains 6 protons in its nucleus.