Questions and Answers
What is the significance of carbon in both its elemental and combined form?
It is essential for the formation of organic compounds
Why are most items made up of compounds of carbon?
Because carbon forms strong and versatile compounds
What is the composition of the earth's crust in terms of carbon?
Only 0.01% of the earth's crust is composed of carbon
Why are food, clothes, medicines, and books mentioned in relation to carbon?
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What is the test to confirm the presence of a compound containing carbon?
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What is the distribution of electrons in various shells of carbon?
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How many valence electrons does carbon have?
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What would happen if carbon gained four electrons, forming C4– anion?
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Why is it difficult for carbon to gain four electrons and form C4– anion?
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What determines the reactivity of elements?
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What is the atomic number of carbon?
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How many valence electrons does carbon have?
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What type of bond does carbon typically form in its compounds?
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Which of the following is NOT a property of most carbon compounds?
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Why is it difficult for carbon to form an anion by gaining four electrons?
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