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**Question: Select the property that is a characteristic of the group 14 (4A) element carbon.**

- ○ it forms extended compounds with oxygen and aluminum
- ○ several allotropes of the pure element exist
- ○ it is combined with other metals to form the alloys bronze and pewter
- ○ it forms oxide and chloride compounds that are used in the production of fiber optics

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This question seeks to identify a property unique to carbon, a Group 14 element. Carbon is known for forming several allotropes, such as diamond, graphite, and fullerene, making "several allotropes of the pure element exist" the correct characteristic. The other options describe properties more related to other elements or are not specific features of carbon.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Question: Select the property that is a characteristic of the group 14 (4A) element carbon.** - ○ it forms extended compounds with oxygen and aluminum - ○ several allotropes of the pure element exist - ○ it is combined with other metals to form the alloys bronze and pewter - ○ it forms oxide and chloride compounds that are used in the production of fiber optics **Explanation:** This question seeks to identify a property unique to carbon, a Group 14 element. Carbon is known for forming several allotropes, such as diamond, graphite, and fullerene, making "several allotropes of the pure element exist" the correct characteristic. The other options describe properties more related to other elements or are not specific features of carbon.
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