WHAT IS LIFE
WHAT IS LIFE
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Author: PHELAN
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The components that make up the nucleus of the carbon atom.

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The term Carbon is derived from the Latin language’s word “Carbo” which means “Coal”. It is represented with the symbol “C” and has an atomic number 6. Being nonmetallic in nature, carbon also has four electrons free for covalent bonding and thus, is called tetravalent. In the periodic table, C is placed in group 14.

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