The position of carbon in the periodic table is determined by certain facts about carbon, by its electronic configuration and valency.Carbon is a non-metal and is electronegative in character
The chemical properties of water includes(i)nature (ii) stability (iii) electrolysis (iv) splitting of water molecules.
Crystalline Form of Carbon
Graphite is said to be a crystalline form of carbon.Graphite is used as lead in pencils.Diamond is said to be another crystalline form of Carbon.