Chemistry
Give three ways in which the metal zinc differs from the non-metal carbon. At least one of the differences must be a chemical difference.
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| Zinc | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Zinc is a metal. | Carbon is a non-metal. |
| Zinc forms electrovalent bonds. | Carbon forms covalent bonds. |
| Zinc has a relatively low melting point of 419.5°C. | Carbon has a high melting point of 3500°C. |
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