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What is the atomic number of carbon?
What is the atomic number of carbon?
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Explain the composition of natural gas.
Explain the composition of natural gas.
Natural gas is mainly composed of methane, but may also contain small amounts of other hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and hydrogen sulfide.
What is the main component of natural gas?
What is the main component of natural gas?
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Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?
Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?
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Provide the chemical symbol for gold and its atomic number.
Provide the chemical symbol for gold and its atomic number.
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Describe the properties of the subatomic particle with a negative charge.
Describe the properties of the subatomic particle with a negative charge.
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Explain the significance of the atomic number of carbon.
Explain the significance of the atomic number of carbon.
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Study Notes
### Carbon
- The atomic number of carbon is 6
Gold
- The chemical symbol for gold is Au
Natural Gas
- Natural gas is a fossil fuel that forms over millions of years
- Primarily composed of methane
- Other gases include ethane, propane, butane, and pentane
- Natural gas is a clean-burning fuel that is an important source of energy
Methane
- The main component of natural gas is methane (CH4)
Electrons
- The subatomic particle with a negative charge is the electron
Gold's Properties
- The chemical symbol for gold is Au
- The atomic number for gold is 79
Electron Properties
- Electrons are negatively charged subatomic particles found orbiting the nucleus of an atom
- They are responsible for chemical bonding and electrical conductivity
Carbon's Significance
- The atomic number of carbon determines its chemical properties, making it the basis for all organic life
- Carbon atoms can bond with each other and other elements to form a wide variety of molecules which are essential for life on Earth
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Test your knowledge of chemistry with questions about the atomic number of carbon, subatomic particles, the chemical symbol for gold, and the main component of natural gas.
