The solid element A exhibits the property of catenation. It is also present in the form of a gas B in the air which is utilized by plants in photosynthesis. An allotrope C of this element is used as glass cutters.(a) What is element A?
(b) What is the gas B?
(c) Name the allotrope C.
(d) State another use of allotrope C (other than in glass cutters).
(e) Name another allotrope of element A which exists as spherical molecules.
(f) Name a yet another allotrope of element A which conducts electricity.
(a) Element A is Carbon as it exhibits the property of catenation.
(b) Gas B is Carbon dioxide as it is utilized by plants in photosynthesis.
(c) Allotrope C is Diamond as it is used as glass cutters.
(d) Diamond is used for making jewellery.
(e) Buckminsterfullerene exists as spherical molecules.
(f) Graphite conducts electricity.
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