hiilialkuaineen
The term "hiilialkuaineen" is Finnish and translates to "carbon element" or "chemical element carbon." It refers to the fundamental chemical substance with the atomic number 6. Carbon is a nonmetal that exists in various allotropic forms, including diamond, graphite, graphene, and fullerenes. Its unique ability to form stable covalent bonds with itself and other elements allows for the creation of an extraordinarily diverse range of organic compounds, which are the basis of all known life.
Carbon is essential for life on Earth. It is a key component of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and
The study of carbon-containing compounds is known as organic chemistry. The carbon cycle describes the process