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Because it forms stable chemical bonds with many other elements - including itself - by either gaining or losing valence electrons. Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen combine with each other in so many ways that they have become the basis of life on earth.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoBecause it forms stable chemical bonds with many other elements - including itself - and it has the ability to form stable long chains and rings, and form double and single bonds. It generally bonds by sharing electrons in covalent bonds.
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen combine with each other in so many ways that they have become the basis of life on earth.
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∙ 13y agodiamonds are made of carbon atoms. enough said.
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∙ 6y agoCarbon forms more compounds than any other element.
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Is carbon considered an atomic element?
Carbon monoxide is not an element period. It's a compound.
Which element are required for a compound to be considered organic?
Carbon
Is carbon 14 natural or synthesised?
Dear florine is natural non metal element, it is very reactive ,so it not exist as free element , it is the first member of halogen group in periodic table. it has special chemical and physical properties , the most is poisinous.
Why is graphite considered as an element?
Graphite is one of the numerous allotropes of the element carbon. For allotropes of carbon please visit the link located underneath the answer.
Why cant air be considered an element?
Air isn't considered an element because it is made up of several different elements, such as Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, and Carbon.
Is carbon considered an atomic element?
Carbon monoxide is not an element period. It's a compound.
What makes carbon special compound?
carbon is an element which is used as a standard
Which element are required for a compound to be considered organic?
Carbon
When was carbon officially considered an element?
1789
Is carbon 14 natural or synthesised?
Dear florine is natural non metal element, it is very reactive ,so it not exist as free element , it is the first member of halogen group in periodic table. it has special chemical and physical properties , the most is poisinous.
Why carbon considered the essential element of life?
Because
Why is carbon considered the essential element of life.?
Because
Which element is considered the most versatile element in living organisms and why?
You think probable to carbon because life is based on this element.
What element must be present for a molecule to be considered an organic molecule?
Carbon.
What element has the ability to combine with itself and other elements and has a central role in the chemistry of living things?
If I'm not mistaken, that element is Carbon. Carbon is the one element that is present in all living things. It is considered the element of life.
Why is graphite considered as an element?
Graphite is one of the numerous allotropes of the element carbon. For allotropes of carbon please visit the link located underneath the answer.
Why is carbon considered the fundamental element of living things?
Corben atomic no.6
