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16 October, 12:20

A student tested a sample of carbon (C) by combining it with water. There was no reaction between the carbon and water. The student concluded that carbon must be a group 18 element, since it was unreactive. State whether you agree with the student's reasoning, and explain why or why not.

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  1. 16 October, 12:36
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    I disagree with the student's reasoning. Just because the carbon doesn't react with water doesn't mean the carbon cannot react at all. Carbon actually burns in pure oxygen and forms a variety of compounds with other elements.
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