Paper I · 2 General Science & Technology · 2.2 Chemistry in everyday life

2.2.4 Carbon compounds: allotropes, polymers, plastics, soaps and detergents

Carbon forms millions of compounds because it bonds with itself and other atoms in chains and rings, giving fuels, plastics, fibres, soaps and detergents that shape daily life.

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Key terms

  • carbon
  • diamond
  • graphite
  • fullerene
  • graphene
  • hydrocarbons
  • LPG
  • CNG
  • polymers
  • plastics
  • soap
  • detergent

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  1. Core factsFoundation
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  3. DeeperAdvanced
  4. Mains writingMains writing
  5. Common trapsFoundation
  6. Quick revisionFoundation

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