A nonmetal X is present in two forms in nature P and Q.P is the hardes

1.	A nonmetal X is present in two forms in nature P and Q.P is the hardest element and Q is a good conductor of electricity. X when burnt in air forms an oxide Y.Y dissolved in water forms Z. Identify X,P,Q,Y,Z and write the chemical reactions supporting your answers. What will be the action on litmus by the compound Z?
Answer» Answer: x=carbon, a NON metal p=diamond or ALLOTROPE form of carbon q=is graphite ,the only nonmetallic ELECTRICAL conductor

A nonmetal X is present in two forms in nature P and Q.P is the hardest element and Q is a good conductor of electricity. X when burnt in air forms an oxide Y.Y dissolved in water forms Z. Identify X,P,Q,Y,Z and write the chemical reactions supporting your answers. What will be the action on litmus by the compound Z?

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x=carbon, a NON metal

p=diamond or ALLOTROPE form of carbon

q=is graphite ,the only nonmetallic ELECTRICAL conductor