Difference between revisions of "Allotrope"
From Conservapedia
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | If a pure [[element]] can form several physically and chemically different substances, it can form '''allotropes'''. The most famous is [[carbon]], which | + | If a pure [[element]] can form several physically and chemically different substances, it can form '''allotropes'''. For example, O<sub>2</sub> and O<sub>3</sub> are allotropes of oxygen. |
| + | |||
| + | The most famous element that can form allotropes is [[carbon]], which can form four. The following elements can also form allotropes: [[phosphorus]] (3), [[oxygen]] (3), [[sulphur]] (4), and [[plutonium]] (7). | ||
[[Category:Chemistry]] | [[Category:Chemistry]] | ||
Revision as of 22:40, August 24, 2009
If a pure element can form several physically and chemically different substances, it can form allotropes. For example, O2 and O3 are allotropes of oxygen.
The most famous element that can form allotropes is carbon, which can form four. The following elements can also form allotropes: phosphorus (3), oxygen (3), sulphur (4), and plutonium (7).
