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There are 117 elements, only one of which is and contains carbon. All 116 others have their own names; the list is quite extensive, but look at any Periodic Table and you should find them there.
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What elements does alcohol contain?
hydrogen, carbon, oxygen
Carbonate minerals contain oxygen and hydrogen?
No. They contain oxygen and carbon. Hence the carbonate.
Why carbon dioxide is not an organic compound?
Organic compounds contain a carbon atom covalently bonded to a hydrogen. Carbon dioxide is very important in organic chemistry and carbon chemistry in general, but it is not organic because it contains only carbon and oxygen ... no hydrogen.
What main elements do proteins carbohydrates lipids and nucleic acids all have in common?
Lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates are all organic compounds. This means they all contain carbon atoms. The general formula for carbohydrates is CH2O meaning there are two hydrogen atoms for every carbon and oxygen atoms. Lipids are composed of an alcohol(ethanol) and a fatty acid. Proteins contain amino acids which are compounds that contain nitrogen.
Do all organic molecules contain the element carbon?
Yes, all organic molecules contain carbon.
