Which explains why carbon is a component of so many elements?
a. it appears in more than one form
b. it is the most abundant element
c. it can react with both metals and nonmetals
d. it can form stable compounds with other elements

The diagin dilutepage 6 of 12a6a5(a)fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine are placed in the same group of theperiodic table.state the common name used to describe elements in this group.(i)state the group in which the elements are placed and explain whythey are placed in that group.(ii)which of the above named elements is a solid at roomtemperature and pressure?