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Carbon and its Compound — Important Questions

ICSE · Class 8 · Chemistry

50 important questions from Carbon and its Compound for ICSE Class 8 Chemistry, with answers. Part of the ICSE Class 8 Chemistry syllabus.

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Important Questions from Carbon and its Compound

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From which Latin word is the name carbon derived?

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Carbo

The name carbon comes from the Latin word carbo, meaning coal.

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What percentage of the earth's crust does carbon constitute?

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0.03%

Carbon constitutes only 0.03% of the earth's crust.

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Which allotrope of carbon is a good conductor of heat and electricity?

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Graphite

Graphite is a good conductor of heat and electricity because it has free electrons.

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What is the most common fullerene called?

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C60

The most common fullerene is buckminster fullerene, denoted C60.

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