| Date | May 2018 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 18M.1.SL.TZ1.6 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 1 |
| Command term | Question number | 6 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
What feature of carbon makes it most suitable as a basis for life?
A. Its abundance in nature
B. Its bonding properties
C. Its reactivity to light
D. Its presence in the early atmosphere of the Earth
Markscheme
B
Examiners report
[N/A]
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