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Carbon
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Is graphite and diamond an element?
The element carbon can exist in a variety of forms, which include both graphite and diamond, as well as coal, and buckminsterfullerene.
Where on earth can you find the element carbon?
In every living thing - including yourself. It exists as coal, graphite, diamond, etc. as free carbon and in combination with other element- CO 2 etc.
Is carbon colorless?
Diamond can be colorless; but graphite, coal, carbon black are black.
Which element forms both coal and diamonds?
The element that forms both coal and diamond is Carbon.
Diamonds and coal both made of what?
Carbon!!!! Carbon has three allotropes, they are Diamond Graphite (coal) Buckyballs ( Buckminster Fullerene).
Is graphite and diamond an element?
The element carbon can exist in a variety of forms, which include both graphite and diamond, as well as coal, and buckminsterfullerene.
What do a diamond and a lump of coal and graphite have in common?
both a diamond and a lump of coal are primarily composed of the element Carbon (C)
What makes diamond and graphite two forms of element carbon so different?
Well to be very upfront diamond is very heated and compressed carbon (coal graphite) while graphite is more "pure" carbon than diamonds
What makes diamonds and graphite two forms of the element carbon so different?
Well to be very upfront diamond is very heated and compressed carbon (coal graphite) while graphite is more "pure" carbon than diamonds
What does diamond coal graphite cokeand buckminsterfullerene have in common?
Diamond, coal, graphite, coke and buckminsterfullerene are composed primarily of carbon and are insoluble in water.
Can the element carbon be sold or brought?
Yes, either as Diamond (the jewel) Coal (the fossil fuel) or Graphite (the grey thing inside your pencil).
Why is matter composed of 2 or more elements?
Matter also may composed of one element only as Coal, Graphite and Diamond are only Carbon.
What are two allotropes of carbon?
graphite, diamond, coal, coke, fullerene
Where on earth can you find the element carbon?
In every living thing - including yourself. It exists as coal, graphite, diamond, etc. as free carbon and in combination with other element- CO 2 etc.
Which mineral is a cousin to a diamond of chemical composition?
The mineral is carbon: allotropes include diamond, graphite and coal.
Is carbon colorless?
Diamond can be colorless; but graphite, coal, carbon black are black.
Is graphite made of coal?
Both coal and graphite are made of carbon, but in different molecular structures. Diamond is also made of carbon but in a highly ordered crystal structure.
