All chemical compounds are formed from chemical elements.
Carbon
Living things are based on compounds of carbon.
It is carbon!
All organic compounds contain the element carbon, often bonded to hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, or other elements. These compounds are the basis of life and are found in all living organisms.
You may be referring to organic compounds. All organic compounds contain carbon but all compounds that contain carbon are not necessarily organic. A more general term would be carbonaceous.
Organic compounds are the basis for all life forms because they are all made of mostly carbon-based compounds and not synthetic materials. Carbon is able to bond with elements easily due to having four valence electrons.
Halogens are not the basis of all fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are primarily composed of hydrocarbons, which are compounds made of hydrogen and carbon. Halogens like chlorine, bromine, and fluorine are not key components of fossil fuels.
Approximately 95% of all known compounds contain carbon. Carbon forms the basis of organic chemistry and is a key component in the molecules that make up living organisms.
It makes four bonds.
Abietane is a hydrocarbon which is the structural basis for various chemical compounds.
No, halogens are not the basis of all fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are primarily made up of hydrocarbons, which are compounds of hydrogen and carbon. Halogens, like chlorine and fluorine, are not typically found in significant amounts in fossil fuels.
Carbon can form more compounds than all other elements combined due to its ability to bond with a wide variety of other elements, forming strong and stable covalent bonds. This versatility allows carbon to form the basis of organic chemistry, resulting in a vast array of compounds.