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Organic Compounds

Question 1 • Foothill-B Period-Chemistry-26/27B

Which are characteristics of carbon? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
covalent bonding
B
water soluble
C
generally in nonelectrolytes
D
low melting point
E
rapid reaction rate
F
forms a variety of compounds

Explanation

Carbon forms covalent bonds and can combine in many different ways, producing a wide variety of compounds. Many carbon-containing molecular compounds are generally nonelectrolytes and have relatively low melting points. They are not necessarily water soluble, and their reactions are not generally rapid.

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