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Because carbon can bind to itself (in multiple ways).

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Do large molecules contain carbon atoms?

Yes, it is possible.


Name given to all gigantic molecules made up of thousands of carbon atoms?

These substabces are macromolecules.


When the carbon atoms in hydrocarbon molecules are bonded to as many hydrogen atoms as possible is an unsaturated hydrocarbon is produced?

False


Lipid molecules that have the maximum number of hydrogen atoms possible are referred to as unsaturated?

No. Lipid molecules that are unsaturated have less hydrogen atoms because of carbon-carbon double bonds.


What are Molecules that have no carbon atoms?

Inorganic molecules.


Which molecules have more than 1000 atoms?

Molecules with giant-covalent structures have thousands of atoms in them, and some examples include diamond, graphite, hydrocarbons with a relatively longer carbon chains, silica and carborundum.


How many carbon atoms are in a molecule of maltose if the molecules has 12 oxygen atoms?

12 carbon atoms exist in a molecule of maltose if the molecules have 12 oxygen atoms.


Do hydrocarbon molecules always contain hydrogen carbon and oxygen atoms?

No.Hydrocarbon molecules contain hydrogen and carbon atoms.It is carbohydrate molecules that contain hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen atoms.


How many carbon atoms are in 5 molecules of isopropyl alcohol?

The answer is 15 carbon atoms.


How many hydrogen and carbon atoms are made in 5 molecules of carbon dioxide?

5 molecules of carbon dioxide will contain 5 carbon atoms (1 per molecule) and no hydrogen atoms as carbon dioxide contains only carbon and oxygen. The 5 molecules will contain a total of 10 oxygen atoms (2 per molecule).


Is carbon composed of atoms or molecules?

Carbon is a type of atom.


Organic molecules are formed with?

carbon atoms, hydrogen atoms, hydroxide atoms