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2 Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the element carbon?

A Carbon can only form a few types of chemical compounds.

B Carbon may be found in many types of molecules.

C Carbon can bond to other molecules in a variety of ways.

D Carbon is a critical element found in all biological organisms.

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Answer:

A.) Carbon can only form a few types of chemical compounds.

Explanation:

A.) is correct because carbon is actually found in a large variety of compounds, such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, etc.

B.) is incorrect because as stated above, it is correct to say that carbon is found in a ton of different molecules.

C.) is incorrect because carbon can form many different types of bonds depending on what it's bonding to. It also can engage in many types of intermolecular attractions.

D.) is incorrect because all life on Earth contains carbon. All organic substances include carbon in some way.