Question

Explain the properties of carbon.

Answer 1

1. Carbon exhibits allotropy. It exists in more than one form The chemical properties of these different forms are the same but their physical properties are different.
2. Carbon allotropes have two forms: crystalline form and amorphous form.
   1. Crystalline form: 
      1. A crystalline form has a regular and definite arrangement of atoms. 
      2. They have high melting points and boiling points.
      3. A crystalline form has a definite geometrical shape, sharp edges and plane surfaces.
      4. Carbon has three crystalline allotropes.
         1. Diamond 2. Graphite 3. Fullerene
   2. Non-crystalline form: The arrangement of carbon atoms is irregular. Examples: Coal, Charcoal, Coke.