Question

Write a note on carbon compounds in everyday use.

Answer 1

Carbon:

• Carbon (from the Latin carbo, which means "coal") is a chemical element with the symbol $\mathrm{C}$ and the atomic number$6$.
• It is nonmetallic and tetravalent, which means it can form covalent chemical connections with four electrons.
• It is in the Periodic Group $14$ of the periodic table.

Carbon compound uses:

• Carbon dioxide is made of carbon and is very crucial for living beings. We also emit carbon dioxide.
• Sugar: Sugar is a sweetening substance used in cooking.
• Detergent: Detergent is a cleaning substance used to clean garments. It is comparable to soap.
• Aspirin: Aspirin is a pain reliever used for headaches, menstrual pain, and toothache, among other things.
• Soap: soap is being used as a cleansing agent, whether for bathing or washing garments. Esters are present. Soap is just a lengthy chain of fatty acids. For instance, sodium stearate.
• Graphite: The pencil we use is made of graphite, which is only constituted of the carbon element.