Carbon: An Important Element — Science STD 9 — Question
Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceCarbon: An Important Element5 Marks
Question
What type of element is carbon? Give some information about it.
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Answer
Carbon is a non-metallic element. It is available ‘ abundantly in the nature and occurs in free as well as combined state.
Carbon in free state is found as diamond and graphite and in combined state it is present to the extent of approximately 0.27% in the form of carbonate, coal, petroleum.
In atmosphere, the proportion of carbon in the form of carbon dioxide is approximately 0.03%.
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