Question

10p
Which of the following does NOT accurately define the importance of
carbon? *
O
It is the universal solvent
It is a part of all organic compounds, including carbohydrates and nucleic acids
O
It is found in every living thing.
O
It ensures life on Earth can exist

Answer 1

Answer: It is a universal solvent does not accurately define carbon.

Explanation:

Carbon is not a universal solvent but water is a universal solvent because it is liquid and dissolve most compounds.

Carbon is the 15th most naturally occurring element on Earth. It is considered as part of living organisms components. It form the components of biomolecules like carbohydrates, fats, and protein which are the essential nutrients needed for cellular processes in living organisms, a requirement for survival.

Answer 2

Answer:

It is the universal solvent

Explanation:

That carbon is the universal solvent does not accurately define the element.

Carbon, when considered alone naturally occur as a solids. It exists freely in nature as diamond, graphite, and  also a major constituent of coal.

Carbon also exist as part of all organic compounds such as nucleic acids and carbohydrates and other important biomolecules that make up life.

By definition, a solvent is a substance that is capable of dissolving a solute, resulting in a solution. Most solvents are usually in liquid forms.

Hence, that carbon is a universal solvent is incorrect.