The element carbon exists in several forms such diamond and graphite in nature.These forms are called ________.
A)isotopes
B)oxidation
C)metalloids
D)allotropes
E)noble gases

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The term "allotrope" refers to different forms of an element that have different physical and chemical properties but the same number of protons in their nuclei. Diamond and graphite are two allotropes of carbon, as they are both composed of only carbon atoms, but have different structures and properties. Isotopes refer to different forms of an element that have the same number of protons, but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei. Metalloids are elements that exhibit properties of both metals and nonmetals. Oxidation refers to a chemical reaction in which an atom or molecule loses electrons. Noble gases refer to a group of elements with low reactivity and a full valence shell of electrons.

The Element Carbon Exists in Several Forms Such Diamond and Graphite