How many valence electrons does a carbon atom have?

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Hint: Valence electrons is the same as group # on the periodic table

Hansn answered Apr 3, 2018

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There are 4 valence electrons. This allows the carbon atoms to make four covalent bonds.

Rpjohnst answered Apr 5, 2018

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