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Carbon occurs in various elemental forms in nature, each with different physical properties.
- Graphite- Each carbon atom is bonded to three other carbon atoms in the same plane giving long a hexagonal array. One of these bonds is a double-bond, and thus two single and one double bonds satisfy the valency of carbon. Graphite structure is formed by the hexagonal arrays placed one over the other in layers and held together by van der Waals force.
- Diamond- Each carbon atom is bonded to four other carbon atoms forming a rigid three-dimensional structure.
- Buckminsterfullerene- Its molecular formula is C-60 and it is in the shape of a football.
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What do you know about a shapes molecules?
Molecules can have different shapes based on the arrangement of their atoms. The shapes of molecules are important because they influence the molecule's properties and how it interacts with other molecules. The shape of a molecule can affect its reactivity, polarity, and biological activity.
Are inorganic molecules carbon based?
No, inorganic molecules do not contain carbon and are typically associated with non-living organisms or substances. Organic molecules, on the other hand, are carbon-based and are typically associated with living organisms.
Explain how the bonding properties of carbon atoms result in the the large variety or carbon-based molecules in living things?
carbon-based molecules have 3 fundamental structures- straight chains, branched chains, and rings. In many carbon-based molecules, small molecules are subunits of an entire molecules. each carbon atom has four unpaired electrons in its outer energy level. therefore carbon atoms can form covalent bonds with up to four other atoms, including other carbon atoms.
Why almost all food sources are carbon based?
Organic chemistry is the study of carbon based molecules, and those types are excellent for life because they allow for the formation of very large and complex molecules, with a very high number of configurations. Food sources have to be comprised of molecules that can be used by living organisms, and carbon based organic molecules can.
Are carbon and oxygen molecules?
NO!!! They are elemental atoms. However, if they combine they form the molecule 'Carbon Dioxide' (CO2). NB A molecule is any combination of two or more different atoms. e.g. Water (H2O) , Sulphuric Acid (H2SO4), Potassium hydroxide (KOH) et.seq.
What are different shapes or structures of carbon-based molecules?
Straight chain, branched chain, and ring
What do you know about a shapes molecules?
Molecules can have different shapes based on the arrangement of their atoms. The shapes of molecules are important because they influence the molecule's properties and how it interacts with other molecules. The shape of a molecule can affect its reactivity, polarity, and biological activity.
What are three different shapes or structure of carbon based molecules?
Straight chain, branched chain, and ring
Are inorganic molecules carbon based?
No, inorganic molecules do not contain carbon and are typically associated with non-living organisms or substances. Organic molecules, on the other hand, are carbon-based and are typically associated with living organisms.
What are carbon base molecules?
Carbon based molecules are those that have one or more Carbon to Carbon bonds in them, also known as Organic molecules. There are a lot of them.
How is the way in which carbon atoms bond to each important for the number of carbon-based compounds?
Hydrocarbons are molecules consisting of/containing only atoms of carbon and hydrogen. There are many different kinds of hydrocarbons based on different numbers of carbon atoms in the molecules and whether or not any of the carbons are connected by double bonds rather than single bonds.
What are three different shape structures of carbon based molecules?
Straight chain, branched chain, and ring
What are three different shape or structure of carbon-based molecules?
Straight chain, branched chain, and ring
What is carbon based molecules described as?
An organic
Which branch of chemistry involves carbon-based molecules?
Organic chemistry (and of course biochemistry) is the branch involving carbon based molecules.
What are All elements found in carbon based molecules?
atoms Edit: Atoms and elements are two different things, an elements basic form is an atom. The most common elements found in carbon based molecules besides carbon are Oxygen, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen. However, there are others depending on the molecule.
Most carbon-based molecules are classified as?
organic
