Why is carbon considered to be the only element that can create millions of different compounds?Question 2Select one:a.It forms ionic bonds.b.It only bonds with hydrogen atoms.c.It shares electrons well.d.It can only be man-made.

Why is carbon an element and not a compound? A. All carbon atoms have the same number of protons. B. Carbon bonds easily with oxygen, but not helium.  C. Carbon is found in all living organisms.

Which of the following is a result of carbon's capacity to form single, double, or triple bonds with itself or other elements?A.There is an infinite number of carbon-based compounds.B.There are very few carbon-based compounds.C.There are a large number of carbon-based compounds.D.There are very few compounds that do not contain carbon.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Carbon and It's Compounds

Why is there a huge diversity of substances?A.Atoms can combine in many ways to form various compounds and molecules.B.Any element can combine with any other element.C.There is an unlimited number of elements.D.Atoms break apart to form new types of atoms during chemical reactions.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Compounds are different than elements because compounds are