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What is the atomic number of carbon in the periodic table?
What is the atomic number of carbon in the periodic table?
- 8
- 5
- 4
- 6 (correct)
What is the unique property of carbon that allows it to bond with multiple atoms?
What is the unique property of carbon that allows it to bond with multiple atoms?
- Having 6 protons
- Having 6 electrons
- Having 4 electrons in its outer shell (correct)
- Being able to change its atomic number
What is the next most common element found in living things after removing water?
What is the next most common element found in living things after removing water?
- Carbon (correct)
- Hydrogen
- Nitrogen
- Oxygen
In what forms is carbon found in the air?
In what forms is carbon found in the air?
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What is the importance of carbon to life?
What is the importance of carbon to life?
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What is the result of carbon's ability to bond with 4 other atoms?
What is the result of carbon's ability to bond with 4 other atoms?
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What is the comparison made to describe carbon's bonding ability?
What is the comparison made to describe carbon's bonding ability?
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Why is carbon essential for the survival of biotic elements?
Why is carbon essential for the survival of biotic elements?
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What is the relationship between carbon and life on Earth?
What is the relationship between carbon and life on Earth?
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What is the significance of carbon in the biosphere?
What is the significance of carbon in the biosphere?
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