Yes, carbon is always combined with something in nature
No. Carbon is an element with atomic symbol C. Iron is another element with atomic symbol Fe.
alkenes
Yes, if it is a single (sigma bond). A double or triple (pi) bond cannot be rotated without breaking the bond.
There is proportionally more carbon in carbon monoxide than there is in carbon dioxide. Carbon monoxide, CO, has a one-to-one ration of carbon to oxygen. Carbon dioxide, CO2, has a one-to-two ration...