SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why is Carbon Dioxide not on the Periodic Table?
A
It is a compound not an element.
B
It is a mixture not an element.
C
It is combustible.
D
It is an alloy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: Solution: Carbon is an element and Carbon dioxide constitutes of carbon and oxygen which are both independent elements combined together in a fixed ratio to form carbon dioxide.

Detailed explanation-2: -Carbon dioxide is a one-carbon compound with formula CO2 in which the carbon is attached to each oxygen atom by a double bond.

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