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WHAT IS A CARBON , ? AND ITS USAGES AND IMPORTENCE IN LIFE

WHAT IS A CARBON , ? AND ITS USAGES AND IMPORTENCE IN LIFE
 
 

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Karthikk Kumaresan
46 Points
7 years ago
Carbon is a chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6. There are 3 isotopes with one being radioactive and having a half life of 5730 years. Its uses are
 
Carbon compounds are important in many facets of the petrotchemicals industry as the feedstock is carbon-based. 
Carbon is also the basis of fuels such as coal and oil since both coal and oil are rich in carbon
Carbon as graphite is a good lubricant. 
Carbon is a key component of steel.
 
Umakant biswal
5349 Points
7 years ago
@ ravi 
carbon is a simple element in the periodic table with atomic no 6 , and it have 4 valence electron in its outermost shell . 
its known to be the most imp compound in the periodic table and also by nature , 
even without carbon u cannot imagine your life , your body contains nearly 60 percent of carbon , 
carbon can be used as a graphite as well , and alos it have many use in the labrotory and its the main components of organic chemistry ., 
HOPE IT CLEARS 
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