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What is the electron configuration of a carbon atom?
What is the electron configuration of a carbon atom?
- 2s22p2 (correct)
- 2s22p4
- 1s22s22p1
- 1s22s22p3
Which of the following statements about carbon is true?
Which of the following statements about carbon is true?
- Carbon has an atomic mass of 6.
- Carbon can form diverse structures due to its 4 valence electrons. (correct)
- Carbon can bond with only itself to form structures.
- Carbon has 6 protons and 6 neutrons.
Which of the following carbon structures is characterized by a rigid, repeating structure?
Which of the following carbon structures is characterized by a rigid, repeating structure?
- Coke
- Charcoal
- Diamond (correct)
- Graphite
What is the atomic number of carbon?
What is the atomic number of carbon?
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Which of the following best describes charcoal?
Which of the following best describes charcoal?
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Study Notes
Carbon: A Versatile Element
- Carbon is a common element with atomic number 6 and atomic mass 12.0107.
- Carbon has 4 valence electrons.
- Carbon's electron configuration is 2s22p2.
Bonding and Molecular Structures
- Carbon atoms bond with other atoms to form molecules.
Diverse Carbon Structures
- Diamond is a crystalline form of carbon with a rigid, repeating structure.
- Charcoal is a black, powdery form of carbon.
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