GK
BASIC GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Question
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Which one of the following is an element?
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Sapphire
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Ruby
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Diamond
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Topaz
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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: βAn element is a basic form of matter that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical reactions.β 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 β 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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