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What is the definition of carbon

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chemical element of atomic number 6, a nonmetal which has two main forms such as (diamonds and graphite) which also occurs in impure form in charcoal shoot and coal.
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A nonmetallic chemical element with atomic number (Z) 6 that readily forms compounds with many other elements and is a constituent of organic compounds in all known living tissues.

Note :

The Branch of Chemistry which deals with carbon compounds is termed as 'Organic Chemistry'.


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  • Element : Carbon.
  • Symbol : C
  • Atomic Number : 6
  • Isotopes - 3 (C-12 , C-13 & C-14)
  • Existence - Naturally abundant (C-12)

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