Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
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Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl
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Chapter 19, Problem 33E
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation: The importance of
Concept introduction: Carbon is one of the fundamental molecules which is necessary for life whereas silicon forms the basis of geological world. Physical properties of carbon differ from rest of the members of group 14.
To determine: The importance of
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