Question

Which element has atoms that can bond with each other to form long chains or rings?

(1) carbon (3) oxygen
(2) nitrogen (4) fluorine

Answer 1

Answer: Option (1) is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Carbon atoms are able to combine with its atoms resulting in formation of long chains. This property of carbon is known as catenation. Whereas carbon atom also has the property to combine with other atoms and results in the formation of long chains or rings.

On the other hand, oxygen, nitrogen, and fluorine does not form long chains or rings.

Thus, we can conclude that carbon is the element whose atoms can bond with each other to form long chains or rings.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option 1. It is the carbon (C) atom that can bond with each other to form ring and chain structures in compounds. These ring and chain structures and compounds are called organic compounds. Chain structures include alkanes, alkenes, alkynes. Ring structures include cyclic hydrocarbons and aromatic hydrocarbons.