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Carbon as an element has the ability to catenate. That is to combine with itself to form long chains.
Any two carbon atoms combining may form a single bonds(C-C), a double bond(C=C) or a triple bond(C///C).
These three types of bond are named as Alkanes, Alkenes and Alkynes.
Note there is only one letter difference between each class.
This ability to catenate allows carbon atoms in a chain to bend and form rings e.g. benzene. These chains also form the 'backbone' of many polymers.
However, on a completely different tack, carbon form three allotopes. They are graphite, diamond and footballene (buckminster fullerene).
There are also three common isotopes of carbon . They are Carbon(12) the commonest, Carbon(13) used in nmr analysis and carbon(14) used in dating ancient artifacts.
lenpollock
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∙ 14y agoIf I understand the question properly, carbon atoms can form straight chains, with single or double-bonds: -C-C-C-C-C=C-C=C-
Carbons may form rings, where a chain of 5 or 6 carbons forms a bond between the head and the tail.
And carbons may form a 6-member ring with half of the bonds being double bonds. This unique ring is called an "aromatic (or, benzene) ring."
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True or false Carbon atoms can bond together in straight chains?
Yes. Carbon atoms form to create certain types of chains. Straight Carbon Chains, Branched Carbon Chains, and Carbon Rings. Carbon can form single, double or triple bonds. You're welcome
Which element has the ability to form straight chains branched chains and rings because its atoms can form four covalent bonds?
Carbon
Can carbon rings can bond together in straight chains branched chains or rings?
yes
What is the only element that can form chemical bonds with itself to form long stable chains?
The element carbon.
An element whose atoms can make straight chains branched chains and rings chains?
Carbon. Your welcome :)
What properties of carbon explain carbons ability to form different large and complex structures?
one carbon atom can bond to another which gives carbon the ability to form chains that are almost unlimited in length
What shapes do hydrocarbons NOT form?
Carbon atoms can form straight chains, branched chains, and rings. They do NOT form geodesic domes.
True or false Carbon atoms can bond together in straight chains?
Yes. Carbon atoms form to create certain types of chains. Straight Carbon Chains, Branched Carbon Chains, and Carbon Rings. Carbon can form single, double or triple bonds. You're welcome
What gives carbon the ability to form chains that are almost unlimited?
The reason is because carbon has the ability to form into its self.
Why is carbon able to form macromolecules?
It can form four bonds. It is small and can form long chains
Which element has the ability to form straight chains branched chains and rings because its atoms can form four covalent bonds?
Carbon
Why are you humans made out of carbon?
Carbon is able to form many different shapes and sizes of chains.
Does silicon form compounds made of long chains of atoms?
no but carbon does
Why is carbon essential in all living organisms?
Carbon bonds in many ways with itself to form chains.
Can carbon rings can bond together in straight chains branched chains or rings?
yes
Can Carbon form chains?
The fact that carbon can bond with other carbon atoms covalently is why it can form so many compounds. This ability is limitless.
Carbon chains can form branches and cross-links?
other carbons
