Explain the occurrence of carbon.
Understand the Problem
The provided text discusses the etymology of the word 'carbon', its occurrence in nature in both free and compound states, and lists examples of its compounds such as carbonates, fossil fuels, and carbonaceous nutrients.
Answer
Carbon is found in both free (diamond, graphite) and combined states (carbon dioxide, carbonates, fossil fuels, carbonaceous nutrients).
Carbon is derived from the Latin word 'carbo' meaning coal and is found in both free and combined states in nature. In its free state, carbon exists as diamond and graphite. In the combined state it is found as Carbon dioxide, carbonates, fossil fuels, and carbonaceous nutrients.
Answer for screen readers
Carbon is derived from the Latin word 'carbo' meaning coal and is found in both free and combined states in nature. In its free state, carbon exists as diamond and graphite. In the combined state it is found as Carbon dioxide, carbonates, fossil fuels, and carbonaceous nutrients.
More Information
Carbon is the 4th most abundant element in the universe.
Tips
It's easy to confuse the different forms of carbon, especially the combined states. Remember that carbonates are compounds containing carbon and oxygen, while carbonaceous nutrients are organic compounds essential for life.
Sources
- Carbon - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Carbon | Facts, Uses, & Properties - Britannica - britannica.com
- Explain the occurrence of carbon - CBSE Class 10 Science - ask.learncbse.in
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