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    • 3D representation of methane molecule
    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 18 March 2011 Size: 44 KB Referencing Hub media

    The red sphere at the centre represents a carbon atom. The four other atoms are hydrogen, arranged in a tetrahedral pattern around the central carbon atom.

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      Carbon – life’s framework element

      Carbon is more than just another element. Of all the elements it is the only one that can form stable linkages to itself as well as to other atoms such as hydrogen and oxygen. This unique ability ...

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