So, we all have differences over the meaning of this phrase 'being modern'. And this is one reason why these kinds of words are mostly avoided in public speaking or formal communication to eliminate any possible dispute over the interpretation.
Compounds of carbon are defined as chemical substances containing carbon. More compounds of carbon exist than any other chemical element except for hydrogen. Organic carbon compounds are far more numerous than inorganic carbon compounds. In general bonds of carbon with other elements are covalent bonds. Carbon is tetravalent but carbon free radicals and carbenes occur as short-lived intermediates. Ions of carbon are carbocations and carbanions and are also short-lived.
What are the key differences between carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide? Both of these gases have a lot of similarities â both CO2 and CO are odourless and tasteless. The critical chemical difference is that CO2 contains one molecule of carbon and two molecules of oxygen, whilst CO has one carbon and one oxygen molecule. Carbon dioxide is non-flammable, whilst carbon monoxide is not â we certainly wouldnât encourage you to light a match in order to determine which gas is which.