GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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BASIC GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following is an element?
A
Sapphire
B
Ruby
C
Diamond
D
Topaz
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Diamond is composed of the single element carbon, and it is the arrangement of the C atoms in the lattice that give diamond its amazing properties.

Detailed explanation-2: -Elements: β€œAn element is a basic form of matter that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical reactions.” Elements can be metals/non-metals/metalloids. Examples of elements are Iron, Sodium, and Oxygen .

Detailed explanation-3: -Graphite and diamond are two of the most interesting minerals. They are identical chemically – both are composed of carbon (C), but physically, they are very different. Minerals which have the same chemistry but different crystal structures are called polymorphs.

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